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Home My WebLink AboutItem #79 - Discussion ItemA CITY OF MIAMI. FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MSMORANOUNI TO Mr. Cesar 4dio DATE; April 2, 1987 FIL°: City Manager SU3J Commission Meeting of 4/9/87 - Black Mayors Conf. FRCM! Xavier L. SuarREFERENC23. 040987 : JW ez Mayor ENCLOSURES: Please place on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled Commission Meeting on April 9, 1987, a discussion item regarding funding for the National Conference of Black Mayors' Convention. XLS:JW:nl CC: Members of Commission National Conference of Black Mayors' Budget CASH CONTRIBUTION City of Miami Dade County Police $ 239000 $ 81000 Sponsor 8,500 12,500 Reception 0 99500 Transportation 4,500 7,500 Promotions/Marketing 31750 5,000 Incidentals 29250 3,550 TOTAL $ 42,000 $ 46,050 City of Opa-Locka $ 4,000 12.500 7,500 0 5,000 0 $ 29,000 i PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS - NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BLACK MAYORS, INC. 13TH ANNUAL CONVENTION APRIL 23-25, 1987 HYATT REGENCY MIAMI MIAMI, FLORIDA TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 1987 VIP, Reception Sponsored 6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. by Metro -Dade County Commissioners Aviation Department Hosted by Commissioner Barbara Carey WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 1987 Opa-locka Reception Hosted by City of Opa-locka and C i ty of Miami Presiding: Welcome/Introductions: 6:3U P.M. - 8:30 P.M. The Honorable Robert B. Ingram, Ph.D., Mayor, City of Opa-locka The Honorable Robert B. Ingram, Ph.D., Mayor, City of Opa-1ocka The Honorable Xavier Suarez, Mayor, City of Miami Acknowledgements: National Sponsors: 1. City of Opa-locka 2. City of Miami 3. Holland & Knight 4. Tishman Speyer Properties S. Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, Inc. THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1987 A. Plenary Session Presiding: The Honorable Marion Barry, Jr., Mayor, City of Washington, D.C. President, NCBM Invocation: Father J. Kenneth Major, Church of the Incarnation Presentation of Colors: Northwestern Senior High School National Anthem (USA): Florida Memorial Ambassador Chorale I National Antn"em: Florida Memori8i Ambassador Chorale Welcome Proclamations: The Honorable Stephen P. Clark, Mayor, Metro -Dade County The Honorable Xavier Suarez, Mayor, City of Miami The Honorable Robert B. Ingram, Ph.D., Mayor, City of Opa-locka Introduction of Speaker: Dr, Willie Robinson, President, Florida Memorial College Keynote Speaker: Dr. Arthur Thomas, President, Central State University Acknowledgement of National Sponsors: Benediction: Rev. William Baskins, New Way Fellowship Baptist Church THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1987 Fannie Lou Hammer Freedom Awards Luncheon 12:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. Headtable: The Honorable Clara Oesterle, Commissioner, Metro -Dade County The Honorable Harvey Ruvin, Commissioner, Metro -Dade County The Honorable Rosario Kennedy, Commissioner, City of Miami The Honorable Miller Dawkins, Commissioner, City of Miami The Honorable Stuart M. Susaneck, Commissioner, City of Opa-locka The Honorable George M. Lipkins, Vice Mayor, City of Opa-locks Presiding: The Honorable Robert B. Ingram, Ph.D., Mayor, City of Opa-1 ocka Invocation: Rev. J.W. Steverson, Antioch Baptist Church of Brownsville Occasion: National Introduction of National Luncheon Sponsors: Musical Selection: Rachel Herring "The Greatest Love of All" Fannie Lou Hammer The Honorable Marion Barry, Jr,, Freedom Award Mayor, City of Washington, D.C. Presentation: President, NCBM - 2 - Introductor��Remarks: National Acceptance by Recipient: National Intorduction of Speaker: Marilyn Holifield, Holland b Knight Keynote Speaker: Benediction: THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1987 Cruise to Nowhere Presiding: FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 1987 President's Luncheon The Honorable Michael Espy, Member of Congress Rabbi Irving Lehrman Temple Emanuel 5:00 P.M. - Midnight The Honorable Stephen P. Clark, Mayor, Metro -Dade County 12:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. Presiding: The Honorable Marion Barry, Jr., Mayor, City of Washington, D.C. President, NCBM Invocation: Rev. Joseph Colts, Glendale Missionary Baptish Church Welcome: The Honorable Miller Dawkins, Commissioner, City of Miami Acknowledgement of National Sponsors: Remarks: The Honorable Marion Barry, Jr., Mayor, City of Washington, D.C. President, NCBM Selection: Drew Junior High School Student Orator Presentation of Awards: The Honorable Marion Barry, Jr., Mayor, City of Washington, D.C. President, NCBM Benediction: Rev. Martin Anorga FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 1987 Tribute to A Black American Celebration 8:00 P.M. - 10:30 P.M. Presiding: Susan Taylor, Editor, Essence Magazine - 3 - /!.r0� A 1 ' �6� 1Y�A +/Y nt ' ��A : -. .. . : "5• , f. � . , ...'.t`l Invocation Rev. Geraldine Massey, �- Seiler Memorial United Methodist Church 1 National Anthem: American Senior High School Welcome: The Honorable Robert B. Ingram, Ph.D., Mayor, City of Opa-1 ocka The Honorable Barbara Carey, Commissioner, Metro -Dade County The Honorable Xavier Suarez, Mayor, City of Miami Ocassion: National Introduction The Honorable Richard G. Hatcher, Presentation of Mayor, City of Gary, Indiana "Richard G. Hatcher Outstanding Mayor's Award: Acknowledgement of National Sponsors: Introduction of Speaker: National Tributes: National Award Presentation: National Acceptance: National Benediction: Rev. Jean-Juste Haitian Refugee Center Entertainment: National Headtable: The Honorable Sherman Winn, Commissioner, Metro -Dade County The Honorable Barbara Carey, Commissioner, Metro -Dade County The Honorable Beverly Phillips, Commissioner, Metro -Dade County The Honorable Jorge Valdes, Commissioner, Metro -Dade County Arthur J. Hill, President, Peoples National Bank The Honorable George M. Lipkins, Vice Mayor, City of Opa-locka Gladstone A. Cooper, Jr., Musashi International Chairman, Host Committee NCBM Dr. Barbara W. Gothard, Burger King Corporation Carlos Arboleya, Barnett Bank of South Florida, N.A. Garth Reeves, Miami Times - 4 - SATURDAY, APRIL 259.987 Prayer Breakfast Presiding: Invocation: Welcome: Greetings: Musical Selection: Introduction of Sponsors: Musical Selection: 8:30 A.M. Pam Saulsby, WTVJ Channel 4 Rev. Victor Curry, Mt. Carmel Baptist Church The Honorable George M. Lipkins, Vice Mayor, City of Opa-locka The Honorable Marion Barry, Jr., Mayor, City of Washington D.C., President, NCBM Northwestern Senior High School Choir National Youth Leadership Choir, (Mississippi) Introduction of National Keynote Speaker: Keynote Aodress: Rev. Samuel Proctor Benediction: Rev. Winston Rudolph Mt. Zion Baptist Church Headtable: The Honorable James Redford, Commissioner, Metro -Dade County The Honorable Brian L. Hooten, Commissioner, City of Opa-locka The Honorable Stuart M. Susaneck, Commissioner, City of Opa-locka William Turner, Member, Dade County School Board The Honorable Robert B. Ingram, Ph.D., Mayor, City of Opa-locks The Honorable 011ie B. Kelley, Commissioner, City of Opa-locka SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 1987 Church Service and Breakfast hosted by the Honorable Willie F. Logan,.°.A Florida State Representative and the City of Opa-locka. `s ; h f�. �kx 7, MIT d As11 *40aa' 4 Ili TiQ ;S CITIES,: BUILDING PUBM -PR rvA1 ARTNERS I2t}7 eNM x tom, A 1! ��7 �1J� 1 I L�.� 7 i l�iF+ X• t` - ..�i Y' ... _ �' ,�fi ° " -;- 1+t TIONAL Ctl1WEREk i,i�''BLACKMAYORS, I APFlIL 9 l2, 19$6 AT I7C CITY, NEW JERSEY ..,, TABLE OF CON NTS FOR THE 12th ANNUAL. CONVENTION OF THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BLACK MAYORS, INC. APRIL 9.12, 1986 ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY THEME "SELF-RELIANCE IN OUR NATION'S CITIES: BUILDING PUBLIC -PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS" Lettersof Greeting ............................... 3.9 Board of Directors ............................. 10.11 New Jersey Conference of BlackMayors..................................13 NCBM Perspective................................15 Convention Background ........................16.17 State Reports ................................. 20.21 StateChapters 23 ................................... Visiting Dignitary ................................. 25 Awards......................................27.39 Entertainment ................................... 41 Keynote Speakers ................................ 43 Agenda......................................45.54 SpecialGuest 57 .................................... Feature Story - Mayor Marion Barry .............. 58.59 PAC Introduction ................................. 63 Youth Leadership ................................. 67 Feature Story - Mayor James Usry ............... 70.71 Atlantic City Host Committee ....................... 73 1985 China Trip ............................... 76.77 Convention Sponsors ..........................79,81 Exhibitors and Acknowledgments ................... 83 HEADQUARIERS SWM 318 1430 WEST PEACHT EE STREET AT1J►W& GEMIA 30309 404,W-D127 -w York 10W! `pp OOff# ♦`♦� NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BLACK MAYORS, INC. AMt015' flaadquafto • 1430 West Peachtree Street, N.W., Suite 318, Atlanta, Georgia 30309 • 404/892-0127 DO= OF 01111 TOR: Fraddent Mayor Marion Barry. Jr. District of Columbia Id via FYeaident Mayor Tlarman L. Milner Hartford. Connecticut 2nd via Flnfdarrt Mayor Thomas H. Cooke, Jr. Fast Orange. New Jersey 3rd via Fraalderrt Maya Barbara Mouton East Palo Alto. California I-e ar>I Mayor Riley L. Owens. III Centreville, Illinois Trapae► Mayor Abraham Gordon Eatonville, Florida Farm 0110hn Mayor John Riley Ops-Locks, Florida Mayor H. Milton Andrews Pamrele. North Carolina Mayor Lawrence A. Davies Fredericksburg. Virginia Maya Robert D. Gray Shelby. Mississippi Mayor Raymond Hall North Brentwood. Maryland Mayor David Humes Hayti Heights, Missouri Mayor B.A. Johnson Wadley. Georgia Mayor Cecil Jones Tatums, Oklahoma Mayor Lawyer Lawson Woodlawn, Ohio Maya Ronald Leverett Prairie View, Texas Maya James Risher Gifford, South Carolina Mayor John Smith Prichard. Alabama Maya Walter Tucker Compton. California Maya Willard Whitaker Madison, Arkansas 1114 ap Mayor Hazel Parson Ridpvrile, South Carolina FnddwAe Eernipra Mr. AJ. Cooper - Founder Maya Richard G. Hatcher Gary. Indiana Mayor Johnny L. Ford - Founder Tuskegee. Alabama Michelle D. Kou►ouM& April 9, 1986 Dear Colleagues and Friends: As President of the National Conference of Black Mayors, Inc., let me welcome you to our 12th Annual Convention at Caesars Atlantic City Hotel. Because of the hard work and cooperation of our host mayor, the Honorable James Usry, the host colnitlittee and citizens of Atlantic City, and the New Jersey State Chapter of Black Mayors, this year's convention promises to be one of the best in NCBM's history. As we gather in Atlantic City to share and learn from each other, our workshops and plenary sessions will appropriately revolve around the theme, "Self -Reliance In our Nation's Cities: Building Public -Private Partnerships." Recognizing that there are few challenges of greater importance today than those facing our cities and towns, the National Conference of Black Mayors has moved aggressively to build coalitions with the public and private sectors, identify new sources of revenue and develop programs which will assist us in successfully managing our local governments. During this convention, we will have an opportunity to share and exchange ideas with one another. Convening our 12th Annual Convention in Atlantic City has a very special and historic significance to the nation's black mayors. Just twenty-two short years ago, many of us were here demanding the right to be on the inside of the Democratic National Convention participating in the political process. Today, as we return to Atlantic City, hosted by a black mayor, growing in numbers and growing in unity, we can reflect upon our struggles of the past and work together on future projects to ensure a decent quality of life for those we represent. Wi' have a lot of work ahead of us and I look forward to working with each of you in our quest to make our cities and towns the greatest places in the world in which to live, work and do business. Sincerely, wafr *oon OMfa 9 415 12th Street. N.W., Suite 316, Washington, DC 20004.202/628.1411 i1 u iris Inc. INC. STATE OF NLW e_IERSEY OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR CN - 001 TR E N TON OaGaS THOMAs H. KEAN GOVERNOR April 9, 1986 National Conference of Black Mayors, Inc. 143Q West Peachtree Street, Suite 318 Atlanta, Georgia 30309 Greetings: .a� On behalf of the citizens of New Jersey, I am pleased to welcome and congratulate you on your 12th National Conference of Black Mayors Convention. Your organization has been instrumental in making legis- lators cognizent of specific concerns of urban areas and the nation's minorities. You have also been instrumental in the formation of legislation, policies and programs that greatly benefit the nation's urban centers. I find it quite apropo that you have chosen Atlantic City, one of the nation's fastest growing urban centers, to hold your annual convention. Atlantic City is in the process of making some magnificant developments in the areas of housing, employment and business op- portunities. In a few years, we are confident that Atlantic City will be a showplace and model for other urban communities. As Governor, I encourage you to return and to learn why more than even we say, "New Jersey and You ... Perfect Together." Sincerely, / 41.,. /4-ea-.-t Thomas H. Kean Governor IE •rnearlyacentury. C IOL 5EM& 3t rI&M t to is use JAMEs L. USRY MAYOR National Conference of Black Mayors, Inc. 1986 - 12th Annual Convention Greetings: As Mayor of the great City of Atlantic City, New Jersey it is indeed a pleasure t6 extend on behalf of all the residents of our area a most cordial welcome to the National Conference of Black Mayors, Inc. We are confident that you will find Atlantic City to be a perfect setting for the 12th Annual Convention. Backed by a tradition of proven hospitality and excellent facilities, we consider it a privilege to provide a stimulating and productive atmosphere for the convention activities. Atlantic City is now the number one tourist attraction in the world. At the conclusion of your visit, I am sure you will agree that it will be one of the fastest growing cities in America and a true opportunity center for minorities. We sincerely hope that you will return in the near future, as an organization and individually to "Atlantic City, The World's Playground ... Againl" Sincerely, -Q-eLj4.i James L. Usry MAYOR JLU/kj Executive Department, Room 706, City Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 (609) 347.5400 _ a = Jifi1 INK CWX- AM MKAINS MADE 1-liSM. - long a A kt dlekmw of fneedom. bb Ve awow the fig keedoirm city 'e Attudrs 609 MgWg puce of Martin Wthff (C% Jr. And Ito doo, bom a stare, built an empire. This great h mepvu can visit today Coviat of Ammm musical note v Where the -70 Elate Hdfidap created a musical idiom unique aael>:manbemg Vimt the home where she Wed 00yRAys� NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BLACK MAYORS. INC. A0,9 AwlHeadquarters is 1430 West Peachtree Street, N.W., Suite 318, Atlanta, Georgia 30309 a 404/892.0127 WARD OF DIRECTORS President Mayor Marton Barry, Jr District of Columbia let Via Msidem Mayor Thnman L. Milner Hanford. Connecticut 2nd Via President Mayor Thomas H Cooke. Jr East Orange. New Jersey 2rd Vice /resident Mayor Barbara Mouton East Palo Alto. California liKoury Mayor Riley L Owens. III Centreville. Illinois Treewreir Mayor Abraham Gordon Eatonv,lle. Florida hrtiamenterian Mayor John Riley Opa Locka Florida Mayor H Milton Andrews Parmele. North Carolina Mayor Lawrence A Dawes Fredericksburg. Virginia Mayor Robert D Gray Shelby Mississippi Mayor Raymond Hall North Brentwood. Maryland Mayor David Humes Hayti Heights Missouri Mayor B A Johnson Wadley. Georgia Mayor Cecil Jones Tatums. Oklahoma Mayor Lawyer Lawson Woodlawn. Ohio Mayor Ronald Leverett Prairie View Texas Mayor James Risher Gifford. South Carolina Mayor John Smith Prichard, Alabama Mayor Walter Tucker Compton. California Maya Willard Whitaker Madison, Arkansas At.UW Maya Hazel Parson Ridgeville. South Carolina Presidents Emeritus Mr A.J Cooper • Founder Maya Richard G Hatcher Gary. Indiana Maya Johnny L Ford Founder Tuskegee. Alabama Executive Director Michelle D Kourouma April 9, 1986 Dear Friends: As we convene for the National Conference of Black Mayors, Inc.'s (NCBM) 12th Annual Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey to addrzss the theme, "SELF-RELIANCE IN OUR NATION'S CITIES: BUILDING PUBLIC -PRIVATE PARTNER- SHIPS," we welcome our guests and friends, as we are reminded of the numerous challenges facing the nation's black mayors, in our changing society. While the problems they face sometimes appear monu- mental, we can't help but admire the strength and forti- tude with which they manage both small and large cities. It is our fervent hope that the workshops, exhibits and special sessions held during this convention provide the mayors with innovative ideas and information which will assist them in achieving their short and long-range goals. We would like to thank the New Jersey Conference of Black Mayors, Mayor James Usry, his fine staff, citizens and Host Committee for their assistance in planning this convention. We also salute our corporate sponsors for their continuing support. Under the leadership of Mayor Marion Barry and the Board of Directors, the organization has strengthened considerably, putting into action last year's theme, "growing in numbers ... growing in unity." As this com- mitment continues, by next year, we can expect the cur- rent roster of black mayors to grow from its present 291 to 300. MDK/w:med Michelle D. Kourou Executive Director Washington Office is 415 12th Street, N.W., Suite 316, Washington, DC 20004 is 202/628.1411 BOARD OF DIRECTOR8 Mayor Marion Barry. Jr. WASHINGTON. D.C. Mayor Abraham Gordon EATONVIL LE. FL Mayor H. Milton Andrews PARMELE NC Mayor Lawrence A. Davies FREDRICKSBM. VA Earl S. Lmcas MOUND BAYOU. MS Mayor Raymond Hall NORTH BRENiWOOD. MD Mayor David Humes HAYTI HEIGHTS. MO Mayor Thirman L. Milner HARTFORD.CT Mayor Riley L. Owens, 111 CENTREVILLE. IL Mayor B.A. Johnson WADLEY. GA Mayor Cecil B. Jones TATUMS. OK Mayor Lawyer Lawson VILLAGE OF WOODLIWN. OH Mayor Ronald L,everett PRAIRIE VIEW. Tx Mayor James Risher C07ORD. SC 10 Mayor Barbara Mouton EAST PALO ALTO. CA Mayor John Riley OPA•LOCKA. FL Mayor George Shannon PLEASANT HILL. LA Mayor John Smith MCHARD. AL Mayor Walter Tucker COMPTON.CA Mayor Wllard Whitaker MADISON. AR AT LARGE DIRECTOR Mayor Hazel Parson-Starkes RIDGEYRlE, SC PRESMEINTS EMERITUS Mayor Richard G. Hatcher GARY, IN Michelle D. Kourouma EXECUiNE DIRECTOR Carol Crawford PROJECT DIRECTOR A.J. Cooper, Founder WASHINGTON. D.C. STAff Keith 1. Hinch PROJECT DIRECTOR Carolyn F. Gardner ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Mayor Johnny L. Ford, Founder TUSKEGEE.AL Ann Tucker ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Marian E. Duffey SECRETARY Mm:mE OFFICES A MAMA Alvin Major, Jr. STATE COORDINATOR Barbara Torbert SECRETARY I.MSIAKA Maurice McGee STATE COORDINATOR Gina Alexander SECRETARY MSSISSIPPI Gregory Flippins STATE COORDINATOR Virginia Lewis SECRETARY MSSOURI Emma Lee Walker STATE COORDINATOR Connie Anderson SECRETARY NORM CAROLERA Lenwood Long STATE COORDINATOR Russell J. Perron STATE COORDINATOR Ceon Jones SECRETARY SOOTH CAROI.im M. Lee Montgomery STATE COORDINATOR it NO J0 James Vary MAYOR ATLANTIC CITY. NEW JERSEY Kenneth A. Gibson MAYOR NEWARK, NEW JERSEY James Ramsey MAYOR MONTCLAIR. NEW JERSEY Recently, the New Jersey Conference of Black Mayors (NJCBM) was revitalized, electing MayorJames Usry to serve as its chapter president This year, the chapter s Immediate attention has focused on assisting Mayor Usry, his staff and citizens in preparing for NCBM's 12th Annual Convention in Atlantic City. Like many of NCBM's other state chapters, NJCBM will concentrate future efforts on access- ing state programs geared for municipal participation and network more effec- tively with other organizations with similar goals and objectives. nor SHOWN Edward Wanzer MAYOR CHESILHURST, NEW JERSEY Richard L Taylor MAYOR PLAINFlEIA NEW JERSEY John C. Hatcher, Jr. MAYOR EAST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY Mehdn Pdmas MAYOR CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY Bernard E. Brooks MAYOR TEANECK, NEW JERSEY Walter Gaines MAYOR LAWNSIDE. NEW JERSEY 13 NCBM PERSPECirivE The National Conference of Black Mayors, Inc. (NCBM), a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt, nonprofit organization, provides a means of service delivery to 291 member mayors across the nation. In recent years, NCBM has initiated programs to meet the needs of member localities. In addition to its technical assistance programs for community and economic development, and ongoing grantsmanship activities, NCBM continuesto develop the structural and programmatic basis of the Economic Devel- opment Task Force, which is composed of corporate executives whose commitments to effective public/private partnerships follows from their respective firms' commitment to corporate social responsibility. NCBM was created in 1974 as the Southern Conference of Black Mayors, Inc. to form an institutional basis for manage- mentand technical assistance. The organization, then concen- trated geographically in the southern United States, focused its attention on the development of infrastructure for its member communities — mostly non -metropolitan towns and cities. Over the lasttwelve years, NCBM hasgained nationwide scope, having grown from 27 to 291 member mayors whose munici- palities range in size from 57 to over 6 million. Today NCBM, weathering the long-standing debate about the viability of American urban areas, has as its guiding principle that towns and cities will continue to meet citizens' needs if, with appropriate resources, mayors can make informed choices. The pre -convention press conference at Caesars Atlantic City Hotel/Casino (left to right) Mr. Al Cade; Mayor Marion Barry, Mayor James Usry; Mrs. Laverne Usry; Mr. Larry Hayes MayorBarry shown with Mr. Orson Swindle, Assistant Secretary for the Economic De- velopment Administration at a reception in honor of NCBM's State Coordinators. Meeting of the National Committee to Defend and Extend Affirmative Action. (left to right) Commissioners Hilda Pemberton and John Strozier, National Association of Black County Officials; Mr. Charles Donegan, attomey-at-law; Ms. Maudine Cooper, DC Gouernment; Ms. MichelleD. Kourouma, NCBM; Mayor Marion Barry, Jr.; Ms. Ann Simpson -Mason, DCGouernment; Mr. Eddie Williams, Joint Center for Political Studies; Dr. Charles Cobb, Commission for Racial Justice; Mr. John Gunther, U.S. Conference of Mayors. 15 CONVEIqTION "Self-reliance" and "Public -private partnerships" are two phrases that convey the temper of the times. Reflecting a reconsideration of traditional virtues, the alleged tension be, tween public and private choices, and awareness of the current context of fiscal retrenchment, these phrases also carry the seeds of a new willingness to experiment with old ideas in new ways as well as to assess ideas which are truly new. The National Converence of Black Mayors, Inc.'s (NCBM)12th Annual Convention draws on this pragmatic openminded- ness as it, once again, provides a forum for local public officials and a sounding board for the points of view of management, finance, and business development professionals. This Con- vention also serves as the major gathering for black mayors in the country and serves as the most visible means through which black mayors can pubiiclyestablish their collective opinion on issues of topical and more lasting importance. This year's theme is "Self -Reliance In Our Nation's Cities: Mayors hold opening press conference. (left to right) MayorJohnny Ford; Mayor Thomas Cooke; Mayor Marion Barry; Mayor Thirman Milner. (Second row • left to right) Mayor Raymond Hall; Mayor James Deen; Mayor Robert Gray, Mayor Lower Lawson; Mayor Walter Tucker, Mayor Douid Humes, and Mayor Bernart Tumer. Mayor Marion Barry glues the President's Gouernment Seruice Award to HUD Secretary Samuel fierce. Building Public -Private Partnerships:' For the next four days, activities are planned that will show the range of vehicles by which mayors can improve the quality of life in theircommuni• ties. The workshops, in particular, provide opportunities for mayors and other attendees to investigate ways to stimulate minority activity in the private sectors of their communities, employ creative financing for infrastructure development get• Ong young people more intimately involved in communityand economic development projects, and effective ways to meld public and private sector human and nonhuman resources to foster city development. Invited speakers and corporate sponsors are part of other activities that promise to be informative and excite the imagine. tion. These next few days are designed to leave everyone with an optimism that can be translated into direct and concrete action that will lead to measurable improvement in the quality of life in member communities and the nation at large. Illinois mayors caucus. (left to right) Mayor DouidJohnson; Mayor Cattle Mobley; Mayor Riley Owens, III; Mayor Harold Washington; MayorSoul Beck; Mayor Bobbie Thompson; MayorJames Harris. (seated) Mayor Marcellus West. 16 HUD Secretary Samuel fierce (left) and Mayor James Usry uisit exhibit area. OUND Itg Public -Private Partnerships:' For the next four daK its are planned that will show the range of vehicles Mayors can improve the quality of life in their comet by he workshops, in particular, provide opportunitje3 otr a and other attendees to investigate ways to stimulate fty activity in the private sectors of their communitie �y creative financing for infrastructure developmen s' lung people more intimately involved in commun',ty and ,mic development projects, and effective ways n and private sector city dhuman and nonhuman re�umeld development rcesto 1 speakers and corporate sponsors are part of other ies that promise to be informative and excite the lmagina. 'hese next few days are designed to leave everyone with timism that can be translated into direct and cork., i that will lead to measurable improvement in the quality in member communities and the nation at large. Bois mayors caucus. (left to right) Mayor David Johnson; Mayor [lie Mobley; Mayor Riley Owens, M, Mayor Harold Washington; yorSaul Beck; Mayor Bobbie Thompson; MayorJames Haft. ated) Mayor Marcellus West. ro I uiS' --.• c.,.nupi Pierce (left) and Mayor James Usry e ML-45o Dick Gregory receives President's Award. Reuerend Jesse Jackson. also a recipient looks on. Chicago Mayor Harold Washington meets Kunming Mayor Zhu Zhihui. Interpreter, Ye Maozhen of YOUXIE looks on. Hinds County Commissioner (MS), Bennie G. Thompson, receives the Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom Award from Mayor Marion Barry. Mayor Marion Barry presents plaque to Hix B. Waldron, Chairman of the Board of Avon Products. Inc. Chinese Delegation with Mayors (left to right) Johnny Jackson, Janie Goree, Johnny Ford. Walter Tucker, James Harris, Clifton Jefferson, Earnest Barkley. Riley Owens. Ill Hazel Pbrson and Charles Ross. Mayor Thirman L Milner(left) and Fulton County, Georgia Commissioner A. Reginald Eaves (right) congratulate Trib- ute Award recipient Shirley Chisholm. r r P 0- California State Assemblywoman, Maxine Waters, receives a President's Award from Mayor Marion Barry. 17 NCBM STATE REPOR-jz Under an interagency agreement between the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Economic Devel- opment Administration, the National Conference of Black Mayors, Inc. has positioned staff in seven states who provide technical and management assistance to selected municipal- ities. Their projects focus on economic development Known as State Coordinators, they have had an Impressive impact on the growth of member cities, located in primarily rural areas. Some of their major activities, are as follows: Alabama Recent activities in Alabama reflect continuing efforts to create effective public/private partnerships. The Alabama Conference of Black Mayors is working with Selma University to establish a Rural Development Center on that campus to provide leader- ship training in economic development to the ministerial community in the Black Beh counties of Alabama. Prichard, Alabama, during the last week of February, 1986, held its Afticatown observance, which emphasized economic develop- ment through job creation, the promotion of tourism, and the developmentofculturaland commercial facilities based on the unique history of the community. During November, 1985, a management training institute was held for 45 local public officials, with the cooperation of Maxwell Air Force Base University Training Center. ACBM's Economic Development Conference, held on March 27.29.1986 in Montgomery, stressed more effective use of local human and financial resources and greater attention to the retention and expansion of business activity and jobs in ACBM localities. A Regional Marketing Fair is scheduled for July. 1986 in Montgomery. This fair is de- signed to inform participants of public sector procurement opportunities, leading ultimately to expansion of jobopportuni- ties and local revenues in targeted localities. Louisiana The major activities under way in Louisiana invoke ongoing efforts to plan and implement a public transportation system thatwill servethe commwvties of Clarence. Powhauan, pleasant Hill. Natchez, and Campo. This planned transportation network would provide greater accessibility to employment centers in the region surrounding Natchitoches, La. Other important ongoing activities inctude administration of current Community Development Block Grant project for Natchez (housing reha. biz tsbw , Clarence (housing rehab), Waterlxoof (sewage and &2 �Ta �(�rsysterttt and Richw�ood(sewersystem). alongwitth Pry �vorlwng kcal, state , and federal mayors is piaruhed for July. 1986, grand LCBM member Current activities of the M'essissippi Cahfawm of Black Mayors (MCBM) inckide an analysis of previous Block Grant submis- sions from blecc-rnaneged towns which wfil uncover problem areas to be rectified and which wa lead to higher quality sub. missions in the tunic. Seward Misszssppi communities intend to subrnitCommunity Development Block Grant applications by May M.19K Cooperative efforts with Ak:om State Uri. versity are under way to establish an EI)A University Center there which wi focus on the provision of technical assisWwe to small farmers near MCBM towns. Projected services include improving crop diversification and marketing patterns among small farmers, and the eventual establishment of proms centers in some MCBM communities. The Annual Meeftng of the Mississippi Conference of Black Mayors is scheduled for June 20.21,1986 In Jackson. Missouri The technical assistance target communities in Missoun'9 bootheei have been very active in community and econornic development projects. In 1985, mayors of Hayti H Howardsville, Homestown, Haywood City, North Ulboum a rid Penerrnon incorporated an entity entitled Bootheel Mayon Association (BMA) which provides an institutional basis for local development activities. This association, in turn, is plan. ping the creation of the Bootheel Community Revitalization Association, a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, which will act as a private sector fundraising arm for local development Two JTPA proposals have been submitted — one, funded for $86,000, will underwrite a summer youth employment program, The other JTPA proposal, still under consideration, is a 12• month, non-traditional, office administration training program that will provide classroom training, work experience; and eventual placement into full-time, unsubsidized employment for women heading single -parent households, who are eligible AFDC recipients. An important sidelight to the latter JTpA proposal is the planned placement of some of the program completers into f Mime office administration positions at BMA city halls. Several bootheel communities have submitted Community Development Block Grant applications Hayti Heights is requesting funds for housing rehab, streets, and storm drainage; Homestown is requesting funds for a sewer collection system: HowerdsWk is seeking fundsforsewersystem improvements; and Haywood City is attempting to acquire Block Grant funds for housing rehab. North Carolina The Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Pro- gram has experienced substantial changes in regulations for the 1986 competition The application process will be more competitive and will require more intensive efforts on the part of member communities of the North Carolina Conference of Black Mayors. A special Block Grant workshop, converted by the Division of Community Assistance, Dept of Natural Re. sources and Community Development. was scheduled on Meech 22,1986 for NCCBM member mayors to inform them of changes in the competition process for Block GrantfundsThe workshop site was St Augustine's College in Raleigh. The College has a CDBG Assistance Program which piovides relevant technical assistance to communities Dr. Lee Monroe, Senior Higher f ducation Advisor to Governor James Martin, appeared as a luncheon keynote speaker, Dr. Monroe is abo the Governor's point man for minority affairs. The mayors ire formed Dr. Monroe of then concerns regarding minority ecorr omit development espedally in naal area& it is expecteddW these corm ms wig be translated Tinto new state-wide inrbatives that effectively address growth of rural and anal town ecce Ornws, including NCCBM localities Oklahoma South Carolina The Oklahoma Conference of Black Mayors is involved in the development of projects for several communities that will ad• dress serious infrastructure, water quality, and housing prob- lems. Two Community Development Block Grant applications are being developed for housing rehab in Summit and Clearview ($89,000 and $85,000, respectively). Brooksville and Meridian have had approved by the State Water Resources Board grants totalling $98,000 and $100,000, respectively, for water system improvements. Tatums plans to submit a $15,000 loan/grant application to the Water Resources Board for sewer system repairs. Other economic development projects that are moving forward are Boley's continuing downtown revitalization efforts and Langston's decision to develop a similar program. Given the tenuous future of the UDAG program, Boley and Langston are looking toward participation in the Main Street Program of the National Trustfor Historic Preservation as the basisfor their programmatic thrust An economic development workshop is planned for May,1986 in Oklahoma City. The tentative agenda will cover topics in economic development for member com- munities and will include training for local town officials in some areas of municipal management Several Community Development Block Grant applications have been submitted for constituent communities in South Carolina. Lynchburg has submitted an application for $1.38 million for a sewer system and housing rehabilitation. Santee and Eastover have submitted grant requests for $500,000 each for a water/sewer extension project, and a sewer system, respectively. Uncoinville has requested $368,000 for the second phase of Its sewer project Atlantic Beach has requested $500,000 for housing rehab, and Gifford has submitted a proposal to the Farmers Home Administration for additional matching funds ($250,000) to start a sewer project A Houston, Texas developer of major projects has expressed interest In locating a major economic development project in Santee, Port Royal, or Atlantic Beach. The annual meeting of the South Carolina Conference of Black Mayors is scheduled for September 18.20, 1986. NCBM STATE COORDINATORS: (left to right) Gregory Flippins, Mississippi; LenwoodLong, North Carolina; M. Lee Montgomery, South Carolina; Emma L. Walker, Missouri; Mayor Marion Barry, President; Russell Perron, Oklahoma; Aluin Major, Jr., Alabama; Maurice McGee, Louisiana. 21 fit•, t �<s `reference Aayors Swr STATE CHAPTERS ALABAMA MAYOR JOHN H. SMITH PRICHARD, AL ARKANSAS MAYOR GEORGE BARNES WABBASEKA,AR CAUFORNUI MAYOR WALTER TUCKER COMPTON. CA FLORIDA MAYOR ABRAHAM GORDON EATONVILLZ FL GEORGIA MAYOR BA. JOHNSON WADIEY. GA STATE CHAPTER PRESIDENTS Since NCBM's inception, the organization has formed state chapters as a means of improving its service delivery system and as a vehicle for permitting mayors to address state issues. Of the 19 states eligible for the formation of state chapters, NCBM has organized 17. ILLINOIS MAYOR CALLIE MOBLEY ALORTON, IL LOUISIANA MAYOR JULIUS PATRICK BOYCE.LA MARYLAND MAYOR ROBERT R. GRAY FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS, MD MISSISSIM MAYOR EARL S. L:UCAS MOUND BAYOU, MS MISSOURI MAYOR ROOSEVELT O'KAIN PINE LAWN, MO NEW JERSEY MAYOR JAMES USRY ATLANTIC CITY, NJ NORTH CAROLINA MAYOR M0.TON ANDREWS PARMELE, NC OHIO MAYOR LAWER LAWSON WOODLAWK ON OKLAHOMA MAYOR CECIL B. JONES. SR TATUMS. OK SOUTH CAROLINA MAYOR JAMES RISHER GIFFORD, SC TEXAS MAYOR RONAL.D LEVEREIT PRAIRE VIEW. TX VIRGINIA MAYOR LAWRENCE A. DAVIES FREDERICKSBURG.VA 23 VISITING DIGNITARY The National Conference of Black Mayors, Inc. (NCBM) is most honored to welcome His Excellency Hamilton Green, the Prime Minister of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, to this 12th Annual Convention, It is our hope that the Prime Ministerand his delegation will find theirvisitto be a productive one as they explore trade and business opportunities thatwill enhance the growth of their countryand, simultaneously, benefit NCBM member cities and towns. His Excellency Hamilton Green PRIME ruNISM cOOPMTM RMBUC OF CMANA 25 4 entire workforce consumer segments ier corporations to follow to their full potential �•_10• es good business sense FANNIE LOU HAMER AWARD The Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom Award was initiated in 1977 in commemoration of the life of Mississippi's fear• less freedom fighter. Traditionally, the award has been presented to individuals who transferred experience gained in the civil rights movement to the arena ofpoiltk s. Breaking with tradition this year, the award recipient is Congressional Black Caucus members in front of Capitol. (left to right -1st row) Ronald B. Dellums (D-CA); George W. Crockett, Jr. (D-MI); Augustus F. Hawkins (D-CA); Mervyn M. Dymally (D-CA); Julian C. Dixon (D-CA); Walter E. Fauntroy (Delegate, D-DC); Pbrren J. Mitchell (D-MD); (2nd row) Charles A. Hayes (D-IL). (3rd row) John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI), Gus Savage (D-IL); William L. Clay (D-MO); Mickey Leland (D-TX); Harold Ford (D-TN). (4th row) Eldophus Towns (D-Iffl; Major R Owens (D-1V1l; Charles B. Rangel (D-Iffl. (5th row) Alan Wheat (D-MO); Cardiss Collins (D-IL); William H. Gray, III (D-PA); Louis Stokes (D-OH). The Congressional Black Caucus wasformed in 1970 when the 13 Black Members of the U.S. House of Representatives joined together to strengthen their efforts to address the legis- lative concerns of Black and minority citizens. Black Repre- sentatives had increased in number from six in 1966 to nine following the 1968 elections. The Caucus received its first national recognition when its Members met with former President Richard Nixon in March 1971 and presented to him a list of 60 recommendations for governmental action on domestic and foreign policy issues. The President's response, considered inadequate by the Caucus, further strengthened their efforts to work together in Congress. the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC). NCBM's Board of Directors, in selecting the CBC, felt that collectively this august body has had an unprecedented impact on the U.S. Congress, despite their limited numbers. it is with great pride that NCBM presents this award to the CBC's Chairman, the Honorable Mickey Leland. Today there are 20 Black Members of Congress. One woman and nineteen men represent some of the largest urban centers in this country. The visions and goals of the original 13 Members, "to promote the public welfare through legislation designed to meet the needs of millions of neglected citizens have been reaffirmed through the legislative and political success of the Caucus. The CBC is involved in legislative initiatives ranging from full em- ployment to voting rights, from minority business development to equal educational opportunity. Most noteworthy is the CBC Constructive Alternative Budget which the Caucus has pro- duced for the past five years. Historically, the CBC budget differs from the President's budget because it seeks to pre- serve or to restore our national commitment to fair treatment for urban and rural America, the elderly, students, small busi- nessmen and women, middle income wage earners and the economically disadvantaged. Because the Caucus 1986 fiscal year budget sought to be fair and equitable to all Americans, it came to be known as "the compassionate alternative budget' Amelia L Parker Executive Director Mickey Leland was elected to the United States House of Repre- sentatives in November,1978 and was re-elected in 1980,1982, and 1984. Congressman Leland rep- resents the 18th Congressional District located in Houston, Texas, and he is Chairman of the Select Committee on Hunger. The man- date of the Select Committee is to conduct a continuing compre- hensive study and review of the problems of domestic and international hunger and malnutri- tion. Congressman Leland was elected as Chairman of the Congressional BlackCaucus(CBC) forthe99th Congressand is a member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce where he serves on the Subcommittees on Telecommuni- cations, Consumer Protection, and Finance; Health and the Environment; and Energy Conservation and plower. He also serveson theCommittee on pbstOfficeand Civil Service. He Is chairman of the Subcommittee on Pbstal Operations and Services and is a member of the Subcommittee on Compen- sation and Employee Benefits. Bom on November 27, 1944, he graduated from Phyllis Wheatley High School in Houston in 1963 and from Texas Southem University in Houston in 1970 with a B.S. in Pharmacy. Prior to his election to the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Leland represented the88th district intheTexas Legislature from 19734978. 27 CIIIIYI_�_ BYA CX-_)i0D --ARISTOTLE _s the good men and women - of Black Mayors ;on in Atlantic City. °COM SYSTEMS CORPORATION A Lockheed Company PRESI NTS GOVERNMENTAWARD William Emerson Brock SECRETARY OF LABOR William E. Brock was nominated by President Ronald Reagan to be the nation's 18th Secretary of Labor on March 20, 1985. His nomination was confirmed by the Senate on April 26, 1985. He was sworn into office on April 29, 1985. In addition to being a member of the President's Cabinet, he serves on the Economic Policy Council. The secretary also is a member of the President's Task Force on Regu- latory Relief, the President's Advisory Council on Private Sector Initiatives, and many other senior governmental councils and committees. Brock previously served as United States Trade Repre- sentative. He was nominated to this Cabinet -level post by President Reagan on January 15,1981, and was sworn in on January 21, 1981. His duties included serving as the President's chief trade adviser and international trade negotiator. He also chaired the Cabinet -level Trade Policy Committee. Brock was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., on November 23, 1930. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1953 from Washington and Lee University, Lerdngton, VA. After serving as an officer in the U.S. Navy, he became asso- ciated with the Brock Candy Company. In 1962, Brock became the first Republican to be elected to Congress in more than 40 years from Tennessee's Third District. As a congressman from 1963 to 1970, he served on the Committee on Banking and Currency and became a member of the Joint Economic Committee in 1967. After four terms in the House of Representatives, Brock was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1970. Senator Brock served on the Finance Committee, the Banking Commit- tee and the Government Operations Committee. In 1977, the Republican Party elected Brock as its National Chairman, a position he held until being named U.S. Trade Representative. Brock was married to the former Laura Handly (deceased). He has three sons, William, Oscar and John, and a daugh- ter, Laura. 29 -�4 ancf 9919 =Ln �r�•s . life A City of Sights The %Vastungton %tonument. Lincoln. Jefferson and %-iernam Veteran Me-nxxial` . The Smith_onian Instrurion «Lth L of our nation's grearest museL:nls and galleres. including the National .fir & Space %Wseuni..-k d the National Zoo_ .-N.0 this and more a«ait %-ou on yottr next *%%it to the Capital Or.-. WASHLNGTON D4oC4o # * # The t-fonM-Ne %Unun i3arn'. !r. %ra%of PRESI NT!S AWARDS r The Honorable Lawrence ,. Douglas Wilder of Virginia recently scored another first =' —being the first black Amer- scan to be elected to the high office of Lieutenant Governor s In the state of Virginia, in !� t November, 1985. Lieutenant Governor Wilder, a Richmond, Virginia native, was educated in Richmond's public schools and received the Bachelor of Science de- gree from Virginia Union Lawrence Dougbs Wilder University. The path he fol- L&urEMWGOVERNOR lowed led to Howard Univer vIRGI+N sity'sSchool of Law where he earned the Juris Doctor de- gree. Lieutenant Govemor Wilder saw action in the Korean War and is the holder of the Bronze Star for heroism in ground combat A lawyer by profession, he first threw his hat in the ring in 1969 when he was brought into the Virginia State Senate, by special session, in Decemberofthatyear. This made him the first black American to be part of that august body since Reconstruction. During his tenure in the Senate, he was chairman ofthe Senate Steering Committee, chairman of the Privileges and Elections Committee, a member and former chairman of the Trans- portation Committee, a member and former chairman of the Transportation Committee, and he served as a member of Courts of Justice, Rehabilitation and Social Services, and Rules Committees. He also was former chairman of the Virginia Advisory Legislative Council. Lieutenant Governor Wilder is a member of the first African Baptist Church and is the proud father of Lynn, Loren, and Lawrence, Jr. In 1867, seven black men were dissatisfied with the treatment they received in CharlesTown, South Carolina which is now Charleston, South Carolina, and they got on the South Carolina Railroad Company train looking for some land to buy. When they got to Pump i`�. Pond, which was called that "�y�► because the train used to stop there for water and wood on `^ the trip to Cincinnati from F� Charleston, they saw that Charles Ross there were 620 acres of land MAYOR for sale bythe South Carolina uncoL.NVit.LE, SOUTH CARouNA Railroad Company. They bought the land from the rail- road and signed the contract to own the land. After paying for the 620 acres of land, they named the town Lincoinville In honor of Abraham Lincoln who had freed them. The town of Lincoinviile was incorporated and chartered on December 14, 1889. The town has been in existence ever since. From those humble beginnings and those dangerous times the town of Lincolnvilie took root... and hung on. Through Reconstruction and the "Era of Redemption", through two world wars and a great depression, Lincolnville hung on and somehow survived. Mayor Charles Ross is a branch of that same great oak that is the town of Ltncoinville. He was first elected mayor in April, 1967 and has led l.lncoln- vilie in that capacity ever since. Mayor Ross is a fighter. Having had to do so much with little outside support for so long, his leadership over the last few years has attracted attention from many quarters. As political winds have changed, his efforts to create a better quality of life for Uncolnville's residents now more easily bear fruit Since he has been in office he has organized an effective recreational complex, a fire department, and a police depart- ment He hasfound and implemented effective alternative uses for a public school building. Under Mayor Ross's leadership, Lincoinville's water system is over 80 per cent complete and the town has annexed 200 acres of land Mayor Charles Ross is a member of the Charleston County CBD Council of Governments, the Charleston County Munici- pal Association and several other civic and civil rights organiza- tions. Mayor Ross is also a member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church In Lincolnville, the Municipal Association of South Carolina, the World Conference of Mayors, the National Conference of BlackMayors, Inc. and he is a founding member of the South Carolina Conference of Black Mayors. 31 OtOIS. Wo. Gk-mral ti1mn aWrpri a &nall &z-i- -_ t Corripa , iass -alicW firtallLassistance to 185 companies -valued at S i T finds have embld comparnes to borrow- an AfiorW $56.5 m0on. At year's end. t%2 were A deaiershipKs o%Txd and 7a W b%, nin- iodues_ And 14 _;&.Ats owned and oper-aW by Cum Since 1972. LS Mff' hies ire from GM.s Deakr 7vidopme>nt Academy: As w said. minority busir vesm a major investment at Gewrai Moors. A.nd that5 just the w"a%- we rian to keep PRESI NT!S AWARDS Mr. William "Sonny" Walker Is on the leading edge of a group of black men and women who, as a transitional generation, are old enough to know firsthand the con- straints that limited the advancement of the genera• lion that preceded them, and young enough to see and be a part of the massive changes that have occurred econom- fcally, politically, and socially within many parts of the black WWlam "Sonny" Walker community and the com- vICEPRESMENT munity at large. Mr. Walker NATIONAL NI ANCE OF BUSINESS has long been known for his leadership to encourage bus- iness and industry to become a major partner in national regional efforts to improve opportunities for minorities and other disadvantaged Americans. Vice-president of the National Alliance of Business, Mr. Walker heads the 17•yearold business organization's operations in the 8-state Southeastern region based in Atlanta. The organization, which helped to design the far-reaching Job Training Partner• ship Act, provides training and technical assistance to employ- ment and training agencies and associations throughout the country. Mr. Walker is a loyal son of Arkansas, having graduated from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. His educational back- ground also includes study at Arizona State University, the University of Oklahoma, Southern University, the University of Arkansas, and Fisk University. Mr. Walker also is a graduate of the Federal Executive Institute. Sonny Walker's professional experience is a mirror that reflects the expanding occupational horizons open to those with com- mitment, energy, and foresight. His work has run the gamut from high school teaching and administration to human development positions at the local, state, and federal levels. Beforejoining NAB in 1981, Mr. Walker served for ten years as regional director of the United States Community Services Administration, known originally as the office of Economic Opportunity. Before that he was division director for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development He began his public service career inArkansas as head of the state OEO operations and as Governor Winthrop Rockefeller's pdnci- pal minority relations advisor. He serves on numerous boards. Of particular importance, Sonny Walker serves as chairman of NCBM's Economic Devel- opment Task Force which is composed of corporate executives interested in building successful public/private partnerships that yield concrete benefits to NCBM constituent communities. Mr. Walker's support for and leadership of the Task Force is another consistent thread of his professional and civic life. M. Thomas D. WallkeI recog• nines the power of the spoken and written word. Named to his current position at Chev- ron in the summer of 1985, Mr. Walker Is positive exam- ple of the personal energy and professional focus that has served the corporate community and the wider community as well. He has been active In many areas, lending his professional ex perience to the university Thomas D. Walker community, the military, and MAHAOER abroad range of civic activities. PUBLIC AFFAIRS CHEVRory USA Before movingto Chevron, crlEVMr. Walker was Area Director of public Affairs for Gulf OilCorporation, starting in June,1983. For the four years prior to that, he was public Affairs Representa- tive in Atlanta for Gulf Oil. Mr. Walker joined Gulf in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania In June, 1973 as News Representative. in February, 1974, he was prom moted to Supervisor — Technical Information and in November of that year, transferred to Houston, Texas as Public Affairs Representative forTexas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma He returned to Pittsburgh in September,1975 as Manager — Public Com- municationswith responsibilityforcoordinating Gulf'snational press relations program. A native of Brownsville, Pennsylvania, Mr. Walker held a variety of public information positions with the U.S. Army, including five and one-half years as Chief of Internal Communications and Editor of a monthly news magazine for theJohn F. Kennedy Center for Military Assistance at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Thomas Walker has an extensive background In public affairs and corporate management, having studied at the Defense Information School, New York University, the American Man- agement Association, the University of Chicago, the Gulf Man- agement Institute, and DeKalb County (Ga.) Community Col- lege. Additionally, he has served as Guest Lecturer at the Defense Information School, the Graduate School of Business and Journalism at Florida ASM University. Mr. Walkers other professional and civic activities include membership in the Atlanta Press Club, and the DeKalb County Branch of the NAACP. Also Mr. Walker serves on the Board of Directors of Collections of Life and Heritage, Inc. In Atlanta; Is active with the American Association of Blacks in Energy; and serves on the Executive Committee of the Florida A&M Univers ky/ Industry Cluster. His most direct link with NCBM's mission Is his involvement with the Energy Task Force, serving as imme- diate past chairman. The primary activities of the Task Force have been the identification of energy -related research of rele- vance to NCBM communities and advice to municipalities on energy conservation. 33 PRESI NT!S AWARDS Ms. Betty Lou Dotson joins a long list of black woman pio. neers who, facing profound historical obstacles, perser. vere and succeed anyway. Ms. Dotson is well-known for her efforts to insure equity in the Implementation of federal programs. She was sworn in October 5, 1981 as director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Depart- M1wA ment of Health Betty Lou Dotson DIRECTOR Services (HHS).and As d urector OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS of that office, Ms. Dotson has cis. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH been responsible for insuring AND HUMAN SERVICES the programs and activities receiving funds from HHS are in compliance with TrdeVI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color and national origin; Section 504 of the Rehabili. tation Act of 1973, which forbids discrimination against handi- capped persons; and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975. Ms Dotson has more than twentyyears experience in legal and social service areas, and came to HHS from the U.S. Depart- ment of Agriculture where she had been chief of the adjudica- tion and Complaints Division for the agency's Office of Equal Opportunity. Ms Dotson is a native of Chicago, Illinois and majored in Political Science at Ohio Wesleyan University where she was awarded the bachelor's degree in 1950. Four years later she earned theJD degree from Lincoln University School of Law in Jefferson City, Missouri. She was Senior Staff Associate at the Joint Center for Political Studies on an Intergovernmental Personnel Act detail in 1979- 80; Assistant to the Director of Equal Opportunity at the Depart- ment of Agriculture in 1978.1979; Assistant Director of Equal Opportunity at ACTION, 1975.1978; and Director of the civil rights staff In the Agriculture Department's Food and Nutrition Service,1970.1975. During 1966.68 Ms Dotson worked In the Legal Services Trust Department of the First National Bank of Chicago and as a community coordinator for Chicago's Community Legal Coun- sel. From 1964 to 1966 she was a caseworker and resource consultant for the Cook County Department of Public Welfare. Between 1955 and 1963 she worked in Chicago for Metropolitan Insurance Agency, the Social Security Administration and the Department of Urban Renewal. A resident of Washington, D.C., Ms. Dotson has been active in YWCA volunteer work for many years. She also serves as a member of the board of directors of the National Capital Area YWCA. Ms Dotson has been extensively involved in both the political and programmatic activities of the Republican Party, starting with membership in the Young Republican Club at Ohio Wesleyan University In 1948. Chief Executive Officer, Founder -President, and Crea- tive Director of Proctor 6 Gardner Advertising Inc., Barbara Gardner Proctor has a versatile profile demonstrat- ing successful performance with impressive blue chip clients, boards of directors and numerous industry, civic and International recognitions Bom in Asheville, North Carolina, Proctor achieved two (2) degreesfrom Talladega College, Talladega, Alabama. In 1970, Proctorfounded and remains sole ownerof Proctor 6 Gardner Advertising Inc. Since its inception, she has success- fully specialized in marketing corporate concepts for a variety of client product and services. Among the prestigious roster of clients served by her agency are: Kraft Inc., Jewel Food Stores, Sears, Roebuck 6 Co. and the G. Heileman Brewing Co. President Ronald Reagan in his 1984 State of the Union Address, to the nation, saluted Proctor's spirit of enterprise, by referring to her as an example of one of "the heroes of the eighties"; and the May 1982 United Airlines Magazine called her "one of the most courageous people in the ad business, who is constantly tackling new challenges:' Her innovative marketing and creative concepts have merited inclusion in such university texts as: Contemporary Advertising by Buee 6 Arens; Advertising, fifth edition by authors Wright, Winter 6 Zeigler. Proctor is featured In the Smithsonian Institutions "Black Women Achievements Against the Odds" Hall of Fame, as well as the series' poster -calendar traveling exhibition. She is profiled in the blue book of London, Random House's Business Today; the international Who's Who in Cornmun- Ity Services, the national Who's Who In Finance S Industry, as well as, anthologies on self made American executives titled fvlilllonainess by Lois Rich McCoy, and Women In Business by Laura French and Diana Stewart Proctor serves on the board of directors OF. Illinois Bell Tele- phone Company, Northwestern Hospital;1988 Illinois Olympic Committee, the Council of Chicago Better Business Bureaus; the Louisville Courier -Journal; the Girl Scouts of Chicago; the Economic Club. In 1983.84 Proctor served a special appoint- ment from the Governor of Illinois, as co-chair of the Gannon - Proctor Commission; Proctor is also a governing council member of the Illinois State Bar Association's Institute for Public Affairs. Her contributions to the American marketplace have received countless awards, citations and distinguished honors. Barbara Gardner Proctor PRESIDENT PROCTOR AND GARDNER ADVERTISING. INC. 2K OUTSTANDING I IL THE RICHARD G. HATCHER OUTSTANDING MAYOR'S AWARD The newest and probably the most exhilirating honor is the RICHARD G. HATCHER OUTSTANDING MAYOR'S AWARD. This award is presented by the staff of the National Conference of Black Mayors, Inc. and the name of the recipient is not revealed until the moment of presentation. The criteria is that the awardee be a mayor, and both an outstanding contributor to NCBM and an exemplary leader of his/her own municipality. Former honorees are. The Honorable Richard G. Hatcher Mayor of Gary, Indiana (for whom this award is named) The Honorable John B. Cooper Mayor of Vandalia, Michigan The Honorable Johnny L. Ford Mayor of lbskegee, Alabama and The Honorable Thirman L. Milner Mayor of Hartford, Connecticut As for this year's award winner ... we're not telling. M. TRIB(jTE TO A BLACK AMERICAN In 1976, the National Conference of Black Mayors, Inc. initiated the annual "Tribute to a Black American" award, the most coveted of the organization's honors. It was and remains the Board of Directors' belief that outstanding black Americans should receive their accolades while they are alive. So, the award is presented to a black person whose life and work Excerpts from Muhammad All Boxer Par Excellence by Kolivm A. Muhammad Sorn to l342tit Louisville. Kentuekt Was a male child that would make this small city lucky. 11uri w the reign of the Brown Bomber around World War 11! :Another Chomp had corne into the world, all healthy and new Little dial his mother realise that the child she was holding on her lap. Would be the man who uaould place Louisville on the map! Ah t ega:n to bank of the wing age of twelve or thirteen. Eating Alt used to work otit like a human machine. However o machine he tins not.' He U»rked &.genr\- to attain everything he's got.' Young Az icruM smke hke a: hoick, but appeared as a dove. His sevve: w;th;n and not his gloves At; to\sc mjmeai .1w a: pa heeman, bia you mat, .0111 him Joe. He keiew the s:Or: that A:`; :j%%Ald donnnare as a prow A`: A. zas. \i ro .:i.�-t:15 ),Av anal rhv?• te. 14e'd .'el .v ;Y nm: w,-:�.: I :a :a��\ .2a'4::)ie A` i I :i\\a 1::ice r e: an.: se: :he"- Not "T :;:e :it,.js msm ! * t\,:a-e. nev t,W' :al 'ie's :he Grites::hev ► ad no choice.' A� Lilw kVri::M C:lf" ,i.'»:C C4-,e:--o --nd t �•rti �V :1' :Li.tin.'• me.' A7 31\ -Se „aitje^: t�kv CSz— .,, " ate' :*,e ti Trial' *ce a: a bowl' Knkl. c^'d SiaA er 'Jk_-T?d At at wit s:w,- :+►e ^ our: TNe; l+a: .te", tr::h a ate try.*» : zir ate iN—vd kz srOme. ii.- Al.. � w :r S r-kv `::'s .n:,t e_ c . ,sac At a.caw%e _44e Bey ari`h -he Gk--i*.- AI: g vTe "i :, s: r+r_ Ike wvs .-.%-mvn: Al _' :�»trr arm rx�t�r :ht s.�nrt ,* :►►t 5. symbolize struggle and high achievement This year's honoree, Muhammad Ali, embodies all of the qualities exemplified by the award. NCBM is indeed honored to give its 1986 Tribute Award to former boxing champion and human rights activist, Muhammad Ali. It was extraordinary. what a wharrtmie.` The Bear had been overthrown in Miami. After his fight is when he changed his name. A new religion he did proclaim. In these days human rights were Sea::; :n demand And the Islamic faith was clear to urders:and. It teaches to love your brother and your nergnror. And to include chart• wish t.•our La:bt. Ali whipped the dac''igh:s ou: of F,c c y':terson :n Las Vegas. Muhammad Ali teas :ne ;es: c^sor_• 's c:pnas or omegas! Ali had a return match t:ivh Las:orz. t:; tie nderthal! And a quake shook from the F rd:ar ?=r.;rucu._- ro Montreal. The belt was s 11 held b< Diu% er nil A The Bear cc+u'>dn't -cke the .^:r2 ^, -.r :.:e Sut:e!_=!_� that sane `ke a Bee' aEw tchen :hires should j=—e _r•^ :ems The Uni:ed S=es G..+e^s -az^.: se— A` -- 2=e-' He ucs :o reg=er for ::.e Houetw his rY:_ ten :e,=hes rh•::: :lee a'ze -i-w peace. As the s:0TV _Z Ala r:td::se. he dal n v: s:L.n::o be The hgh: ofB.^.cr . Phe Ene••z.- :,r' its Had beer Akh,*ugh •rx-*rt:-\:its AB t A c_hmmp sine A� w%z zy w 0 a it -Ne kn th-W : ttw Y c.1 � brad' ��•�ae pR:�-ri t� �• a� a+vr :� e� AT>d v:,t a t.Tn_n*m,44 st: i:. .-,=er . r,-ALE At tti :.x i+e 3 - . +5.S :—or C, ?►>i 3.'rur. :hK16re Hr rrux 7\�r sY+t ate- .vr ► . = -Me _—;4► effle Corm' 38 All went on to knock out Emie Terrell, And this was predicted before he fell. Ali later confronted the champion elect! He declare! that Joe Frazier would show him respect! Some chose Joe Frazier, Some chose Muhammad Ali. They loved his line about the Butterfly and the Bee. The following day the Joe Frazier fans were delirious. The All fan club said their champ wasn't serious. Some say Joe won by Luck or Magic, And the return match would be more tragic. Before the excuses or ifs could regulate. Howard Cosell was around to commentate. All fought Ken Norton 15 rounds with a broken jaw. Many folks looked at All in astonishment and owe. How could he fight 15 rounds with all of that pain. We all knew once again All would reign. Before the excuses and Us would regulate. Howard Coseli was around to commentate. This is one thing that we can say for sure. All was a good loser and did endure. Ali had a rematch with Joe Frazier in 1974. The greatest managed to receive the highest score! Ali had fought tough! All had fought hard! Now he was coming towards Foreman's backyard! All was courageous and very defiant, And declared war against the Olympic Giant! The Greatest had insight. The Greatest had hope! So he invented a strategy called the rope a dope! Said Ali, the Greatest with assurance! Foreman has never fought long to test his endurance! i will let him fight hard to tire himself out. Then 1 will show him what Ali is all about! The time has come and victory was near. This took place in Africa in a land called Zaire. Both men were very tired but neither one was through! The dream for someone was coming true! There was a big explosion In the year seventy-four. The Great George Foreman wasn't champion anymore. From Singapore to Malaysia and as for as Japan. All of the orient knew that Ali was the man. All of the Iron Curtain spots and including Moscow. Knew that Ali was the Greatest! Why and how! All defeated a Russian going after the olympic Gold. This is ancient history, which they have been told! There wasn't an Island, peninsula or continent. That had All's name and failed to print.► All worked diligently and had to sacrifice! That is how he became the champion twice! From the Atlantic Ocean and back to the Phcific. All was the greatest boxer, both pretty and terrific. A person may not have knowledge from the book, Yet he knows of and would recognize All if he had a look. All is a humanitarian worthy to acknowledge! He spoke for human rights from college to college! You may not have heard this on the news. Outside the ring Ali was on his Ps and Qs! Extra! Extra! Come on and buy it! All versus Frazier it's going to be a riot! A man went into a coma from drinking too much sasparilla. His wife said that he had heard about the Thriller in Manila. Muhammad All was in tip top shape! He could not let his title escape! All and Frazier had met before on this some road! This was the exciting conclusion the final episode. The fight is now here, Frazier has his comeback opportunity! All eyes are watching from the local community! To defeat o►e Joe was not an easy task! All kept throwing jabs at his opponent's mask! Joe Frazier threw a devastating hook!! Everybody was thankful to be alive after the arena shook! Muhammed All began to go for broke! Ole Joe Frazier was running out of smoke! Both athletes threw everything that the sport allowed! This was the moment that paralyzed the crowd! All defended his title with great fury! He won the decision of the ringside jury. The news spread by telephone and telegram! You could hear cheers from Indonesia to Birmingham! Some people said that it was a draw! Tennessee had heard the some thing as Arkansas! it is my obligation to set the records straight! Those who spoke of the draw had mixed up the date! Down the street at the comer Ice cream store. Many young All fans stood waiting at the door! Said the owner; the winner last night was Muhammad Ali! You all can have a complimentary cone on me! The children loved All and loved him a lot! They saw in him what grown ups saw not! More popular than Jack Dempsy, Joe Louis, Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth! All was prominent and competent that's the truth! Then came a challenger named Leon Spinks, Flaunting what he called "The Spinks Jinks" He told All; you can kiss your title goodbye; The day when we meet toe to toe and eye to eye! They met in the ring on an appointed day! Wild horses couldn't pull the spectators away! Ali was fast and he was quick! Leon had a better trick! Just as many olympic athletes have risen to fame! So did Leon rise up and establish his name. The New Champion of the World is Leon Spinks from St. Louis, Missouri! This was declared by the ringside jury! The crowd yelled! The crowd screamed! Leon had accomplished what many only dreamed! Muhammad All had something up his sleeve! He said he shall regain his title then the world would belleue! The world will know that Muhammad All isn't through! The next rendition will make these words true! All returned and not only with rhetoric and rhymes. He made history by becoming the champ three times! All later lost to Larry Homes, who is his successor, But Holmes was the apprentice when All was the professor. Ali! Ald can be heard even to this day! Not one of his living fans have gone astray. All is the Greatest and he's A.O.K. If someone breaks his record, it'll snow here in Mays 'The here is Dallas, Texas copyright° 1985 Kallym A Muhammad 39 . Ri� a �.•�H i. a .f TRI GTE ENTERTAINER Jerry Butler An award -winning performer, producer and composer, Jerry Butler ("Ice Man") has enjoyed a 25•year career, which began when he and Curtis Mayfield formed a rhythm and blues group in Chicago called ' The Roosters:' in 1958. That same year, the 18 year -old Butler wrote a song called "For Your Precious Love:' which he recorded with the group, whose name was changed to "The Impressions:' The song became a "landmark recording:' according to Rolling Stone, and the record became the first to go "gold" for Butler and The Impressions. Later that year, Butler left The Impressions to pursue a solo career, and in 1960, his song, "He 11 Break Your Heart," became a million -seller. Buderhas sold more than 30 million records during his career, eight of which have gone "gold:' His gold records include: "For Your Precious Love" with The Impressions (VeeJay - 1958); "He'U BreakYour Heart" (VeeJay-1960); "Moon River' (VeeJay- 1964); "Never Gonna Give You Up" (Mercury -1967); "Hey Western Union Man" (Mercury - 1968); "Brand New Me" (Mercury -1969); "Only The Strong Survive" (Mercury-1969); "Aint Understanding Mellow" (Mercury - 1974). In addition to his recording credits, Butler has hosted and appeared in a number of television variety specials including the "Soul Show:' for PBS and, "Martin The Emancipator." a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, which was broadcast, in Chicago, by Continental Broadcasting. His latest TV special, "For Your Precious Love:' will be broadcast this Mother's Day, on Continental Broadcasting. Butler has also been a featured performer and speaker at various national conventions. In 1977, he was the featured performer at the Congressional Black Caucus Convention, and in 1981 he became the first entertainer to give the keynote address attheannual convention of the BlackMusrc Association. Butler is the recipient of numerous awards including three "Grammys' for singing and composing; two awards from ASCAP for his production work; two BUlboard awards as a writer and artist; a CLIO Award forthe writing and production of a commercial (forJohnson Products Company), two Humani- tarian Awards and one from BMI as a writer and publisher. His latest album, "ICE'N HOT:' marks Buder s debut on Fountain Records. The album is a potpourri of songs with infectious rhythms and poignantcontemporarythemes, which is the signature of Butler's music. The National Conference of Black Mayors extends its congrat ulations to Jerry Butler for recently winning a Cook County Commissioners seat in Chicago. We welcome him to the ranks of that special group of men and women who serve as public officials across the nation. 41 �ti �,�y�• . •e.:. . ::.v.+:. >..w�tti.:v.a.�.}.,.�;: � ..rbnv tir .-t+e.:1J/d �Sy��g13 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Thomas H. Kean GOVERNOR STATE OF NEW JERSEY GovemorThomasKean was elected onNovember of 1981 asthe48thgovemorofNewJersey. Since Governor Kean took office he has been responsible for marryimpressive accomplishments such as: 350,000 jobs have been created and the staWs unemployment rate is roughly half of what It was in January of 1982; government spending has been cut $100 million annually without sacrificing any state services; a major transportation program has been undertaken which will improve and repair roads and mass transit systems; New Jersey has led the nation in addressing the need to clean up hazardous wastes, and in identifying and implementing solutions to the problem of solid waste disposal; New Jersey has toughened its and -crime laws; measures have won approval to fight drunk -driving and a program of dramatic reform to upgrade the quality of New Jersey schools has been undertaken, which includes proposals for attracting new teachers and increasing teacher pay. The Govemor's achievements are rooted in his lifelong history of service to the state of New Jersey. Agraduateof Princeton, the Governor has been ateacher.a legislator,anda businessman. He served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1968 to 1977 and was Speaker of the Assembly from 1972 to 1974. Jesse L_ Jackson PRESIDENT NATIONAL RAINBOW COALITION Reverend Jesse L. Jackson was born in Greenville, South Carolina and graduated from Sterling High School, after which he attended the University of Illinois. Leaving there because of racial discrimination, he transferred to North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, North Carolina where he received the BS degree in Sociology and Economics. He also attended the Chicago Theological Seminary, becoming an ordained Baptist minister in 1968. He received national recognition beginning with his appointment as National Director of Operation Breadbasket (the economic arm of SCLC) by the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1967. He served in this capacity until 1971, when he founded Operation PUSH (People United to Serve Humanity). Launching his campaign for the Democratic Presidential nomination in 1983 as the first full- scale effort by a black American, he gamered 3.5 million votes and 465% Democratic delegates. His speech at the 1984 Democratic Convention is regarded as a model of modem American political oratory. Presently, on leave as an associate minister of the Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago, he serves as President of the National Rainbow Coalition which he founded as a political vehicle for Amerclans of all races, colors and creeds. Charles G. Adams PASTOR HARTFORD MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH For years it has been a truism that the major source of black leadership to America is the clergy. Pastor of Hartford Memorial Baptist Church in Detroit. the Rev. Dr. Charles G. Adams is an alumnus of the University of Michigan and Harvard Divinity School He is president of the Detroit branch of the NAACP, chairman of the board of Operation PUSH -Detroit, sits on the Board of Trustees for Morehouse College, Atlanta, the Board of Directors of Goodwill Industries, and is a member of theCommission on Christian Ethics of the Baptist World Alliance:The Rev. Dr. Adams also founded Concord Baptist Homes, a nonprofit corporation for the building or rehabilitation of low and moderate income housing. He Is the recipientof several honorarydegrees, has preached in South Africa, Lesotho, and Swaziland, and has been guest preacherand lecturer at nunwous seminaries and universities. In 1984 Ebony Magazine named him as one of the top black preachers in America, and in the same year he was awarded a Merrill Fellowship to Harvard University. The Rev. Dr. Adams, as pastor of his church. spearheads a very strong social outreach ministry which includes programs for senior citizens, student tutorials, scholarship funds, a credit union, ayob referral service; and continuing education courses, as well as Agape House — a nor. pit social service agency of the church The Rev. Dr. Charles G. Adams is a clear example of today s religious leader who melds the gospelwith the adage, "God helps those who hey 8lernsdves." 43 (7:Y -'hehealthcaie cur lifestyle. =iibles. No claim forms. And best of all HEALTH 1ST doesn't cost any more u those plans that require you to spendp o even more than $250 before the insurance company pays a cent. getting If saving time and money and better preventive health care suits your s lifestyle, you're ready for HEALTH 1ST. HEALTH 1ST is available in group and individual plans. l ; a fedemUy qualified IPA/HMO Member united HealthCare Net"'* 1375 Peachtree Street-N.E. 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APRa:12,1986 i _ 1r1AYOR8 PRAYER BREAKFAST &40 AM -.900 AN, BALLROOM PROGRA �...........•:r.r.TlyACARMW :. a — •••••••••••• •..••.•.••.�r•••••••••••••••••••.•t�oois�iQxxcr+ , AnAKM CfiY, MW.lERSEY •;rr••••s••.•..�.••••� - �,.. - ate. �•Q p �Tlvna �'�� Vo�wa�r�•��-., t .a�p�f� MAYOii. T�•yAV�O[rI P�ROyQ•�T[St R!C . i 4 py� EJIS�FAh'A� /p/DA%K low k F i•,. .: fp..�+.-1QJYt17M�y�-Yl 't�i �1 4 ' �7 6' i i Sr��a�?'��+��ir�5�'�"xjY} ��'��y�.7 'a ..f�i++gAlGl. •1�. s '�{VIY�.�1�/Rv�4 ,I�'t p�!'J►T. M1�RWICK K ,��• t i � 4 � ' � , ` J� o L �',� r '� r Rdlfl4�"!'"'�� F 1 I F i t 9 4 1 y 1 We J i} y 1 Sri t s I ry fr- T � � t ✓t SPECIAL GUEST Oproh Winfrey, TV host, and actress, is a featured guest, Soup Company. NCBMex expresses its a honks to Premier Convention Sponsor, the Campbell Campbell Sou Company,P appreciation to the P►'imas of Camden. ew J rse and Mr. Frnp-0 r.r pip R. Oprah Winfrey has consistently displayed her unique talent and versatility as host of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" (formerly "AM CHICAGO"). Ms. Winfrey became host of AM ODCAGO inJanuary,1984, when the show occupied the 9- 930am time period on WLS•TV. Within the year, the show s ircreased popularity prompted its expansion to a one -hour Wriat. It debuted under its new name, "The Oprah Wlntrelr Show" in September of 1986. OprahWinfrey's diversified background in news and feature reporting, coupled with her first-hand drama and theater wperience, bring added depth to "The Oprah Winfrey Show,"the city's only daily, locally -produced talkand enter• Wriment program. She has previously toured such theatre hNsesas the Lincoln Center and The Grand Old Opry with her own one -woman show, "The History of Black Women Through Drama and Song:' During the past two years as host of her own show, Ms. Wk*W has made national television appearances on The TWA Show, Good Morning America, and Entertain Ott Tonight and has been featured in national publica- b4such as Newsweek, Ebony, Essence, Ege Magazine, V461y, People and USA TODAY. She recently made her mane debut as "Sofia" in "The Color Purple," a feature film directed by Steven Spielberg and co -produced by Spielberg and Qunkcy Jones, based on Alice Walkers Pulitzer Prize winning novel. She was nominated for both a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award as "best supporting actress" for her work in the movie. Ms. Winfrey came to Chicago from Baltimore, Maryland where she co -hosted "People Are Talking," the morning show on WJZ•TV, the ABC affiliate, since 1977. In addition she co -hosted the noon news at the station, served as a feature reporter on the 6 pm news and anchored the 6:30 AM News. From 1976.77, Ms. Winfrey co-anchored the station's 6 pm news. From 1973.76, she was a reporter/ anchor at WTVF•TV in Nashville, Tennessee, the city where she began her career after attending Tennessee State 0niversity. Bom and raised on a farm in Kosciusko, Mississippi, Ms. Winfrey made her first public speaking appearance at age two in her hometown church. From age six to age 13 she lived in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and later moved to Nashville, Tennessee. As a high school senior, Ms. Winfrey won the "Miss Fire Prevention" contest sponsored by a local radio station, and was later hired by the station, WVOL Radio in Nashville in 1971, thereby launching her communications career. 57 FEATURE SWRY Marion Barry, Jr. "Forever Committed to the Challenge of Competent and Compassionate Leadership" MayorMarion Barry, Jr. has always been a leader on the cutting edge of progressive change in the evolutionary struggle of Black people. His career of civic leadership and achievements is based on a philosophy of "those who dare, do, those who dare not, do not' Barry was bom in 1936, the son of sharecroppers in ltta Bena, Mississippi. When he was two years old, he and his mother moved to Memphis, Tennessee. A product of the Memphis public school system, he was one of the first Black Eagle Scouts in the nation. He was the first member of his family to go to college and while earning a B.S. degree on scholarship at LeMoyne•Owen College, Barry became involved in the civil rights movement At LeMoyne•Owen, Barry was elected vice president of the student government, treasurer of the senior class, and presi- dent of the school's chapter of the National Association for the Advancementof Colored People. He was almost expelled after writing a letter to the school's president protesting remarks by Waiter Chandler, a white former Mayor who served on Le• MoyrWs Board of Trustees. Chandler, an attorney, represented the city of Memphis in a bus desegregation suit and he said in court that "the Negro should be treated as a little brother:' Barry demanded in a letter, that Chandler retract his comments or resign from the LeMoyne-Owen Board. A Memphis news- paper published the letter. The incident became the first of many controversies that Barrywould undertake and overcome MayorMarion Barry, hisson. Christopher, and wife Effi, participate in Adams Morgans Day Celebration. on behalf of blacks and their struggle for freedom, fairness and equality. He continued his civil rights activities while earning an M& degree in chemistry at Fisk University and entering doctoral studies atthe University of Tennessee. While atthe Universityof Tennessee at Knoxville, Barry helped start a black -oriented newspaper, the Knoxville Crusader, and was active in NAACP voter -registration drives in Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Louisiana. Barry eventually left the University of Tennessee after helping found the Student Non -Violent Coordinating Committee and becoming SNCC's first National Chairman in 1960. Barry came to Washington in 1965 as the Director of the Washington SNCC office. As a community activist, he went on to help create the Free D.C. Movement, which sought to overturn Washington, D.C: s colonial status. Through his leadershipand commitment, the Free D.C. Movement is credited with a major role in gaining limited Home Rule for the District of Columbia. In 1969, Barry was elected to serve on the Pilot District Project• his first elected position. In 1971, Barry ran for and won an at -large seat on the Wash. ington, D.C. Board of Educatiom He was subsequently elected its president In 1974, Barry was elected to an at -large City Council seat in the first Council election in D.C. in nearly 100 years. He was reelected in 1976 by a decisive 73% of the vote. In January 1978, Barry became a candidate for Mayor. Run• ning in a strong field of three, he won the crucial Democratic Partv Primary, and went on to sweep the general election. On JanuaryZ 1979, Bar ywas swom•in bySupreme CourtJustice Thurgood Marshall as Mayor of the District of Columbia. As Mayor, Barry is responsible for the dayto day leadershipand administration of a $24 billion dollar corporation. Washington D.C. is a unique and complex city/county/state government with a population of close to 650,000 residents, 70% black, urban and majority democratic. Its 69 square miles of land space is land locked between Maryland and Virginia. The geo• graphy and demographics of D.0 require that the Mayor have exceptional skills and political savvy to deal with regional counterparts and officials. Armed with limited and still infant home rule, the mayor has willingly accepted the WW responsi' bilities for a city which is in a major metropolitan center. The area is nationally ranked as the 9th lamest region, populated with 3 million residents, in 19 cities and counties. While understanding and accepting the complexidesand chat• lenges of administering a government with kindred home rule, Barry ran on a platform of bringing competent and compas• sionate governmentto the people of D.0 He began the arduous task Of simultaneously undoing a colonial system ofgoveming and fulfilling promises to the stockholders of this corporation. He made a commitment to work closely in par mship with a 13 member elected City CourXt an 11 member school board over 300 elected grass roots Advisory Neighborhood Com- missioners, citizens and to work with Congress► and the White p{ouse. Barry aggressively moved forward to remove the 4,ddesof limited home rule and resolve problems created by s cis deeire for self-reliance and a people's belief in a common d d y. Armed with determination and tenacity, Barry states the "history certifies that performance is the only valid test of o sincerity of promises. For any endeavor to succeed, it must W kwided on integrity, clothed with compassion, and possess mhonesty thatconvincesthe people that leadership will never Wrifim human welfare on the altar of expediency,. Leaders must lead with imagination, with compassion, with integrity, with vision and with courage:' Leading a team of over 38,000 sslenied employees, for the past seven years he has demon• streted these qualities. life in Washington today is demonstrably better than it was 9even years ago. People who live, work and do business here have benefitted from Bar y's dynamic programs and leader. shy. Under his leadership, the City has: balanced its budgets and received national recognition in financial management; awarded more than $856 million In minority contracts which has provided major benefits to the community in the form of ,entrepreneurship experience, jobs and tax revenues; reduced theserkwsrateoferimeby3l%since 1981; accelerated housing plansandthe production of morethan 13,000 newand rehabil- Rated housing units primarily for low and moderate income families;; increased local funding for job training programs from MW,000 to $21 million; and provided summer job oppor- wnities for 24,700 youth, one of the largest programs in the nation. Barris commitment to over 100,000 senior citizens is evident, providing over 1 million meals a year and many other services to the citizens in the twilight of their lives. He has also established extensive programs to meet the needs of the home- less and developed many innovative programs to assist low income residents in achieving self-sufficiency and a better quality of life. OneofiheMayor's highest priorities has been economic devel- opment Since 1979, Washington has seen the construction of a convention center - one of the biggest in the nation; a new department store - the first to be built in a downtown area anywhere in the nation in years, where 35,000 people shopped on the first day it opened; two major shopping malls to help revitabe neighborhood corridors; and developed plans which will revitalize the waterfront, including a nine -acre park and numerous small business projects. Ali of these achievements are the result of Barry's leadership, vision, courage and com- mft t to the people. He makes Washington. D.C. a place of pride, progress and promise. Governing a city with many challenges, Barry has not only overcome marry local obstacles, but in the process established a role for D.C. In the national and international arenas. On the national side, Barry has served as President of the National Conference of Black Mayors since 1984, an organization com- posed of29 mayors, growing in numbers and growing in unity. Fos commitment and leadership evolves around a philosophy at "there's no big I's and little you's". Barry believes that all mayors face the same challenge of managing their cities, especia lyduring this time of federal cutbacks for essential city Services. Since becoming President of the National Conference of Black Mayors` Barry has increased the number ofdues paying mem• lrnfi expanded state chapters in states with two or more black Mayors assisted in the generation of millions of dollars in local deVn � coordinaattoors, organized aseveral mend chaairsstthe National Committee to Defend Affirmative Action, and he has testified on Capitol Hill on behalf of the organization regarding issues of concern to cities and towns. In December, 1984, Mayor Barry led a delegation of Black Mayors to Africa to attend the World Conference of Mayors First Annual Meeting and met with African mayors and presidents regarding trade exchange. Barry is an elected member of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Executive Committee. Within this organization, he serves as Committee Chairman of the Special Committee on Urban Policy and is a memberof the Policy committee on Transporta- tion. In addition, Barry is a member of the National League of Cities Advisory Board, a member of the Board of the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials, a member of the Southern Governors Task Force on Infant Mortality, a Board member on the World Conference of Mayors, and is active in a host of other organziations. As a national leader, Barry has been instrumental in getting these organizations to adopt reso- lutions opposing apartheid in South Africa. Because of his national stature and steadfast support for the Rainbow Coali- lion, Barry was asked to give the nomination speech for Rev. JesseJackson atthe Democratic National Convention in 1984. He has been an active member of the Democratic Party most of his life. On the international side, Barry has focused on opportunities in international trade as a source of new jobs and city revenues. To capitalize on the District's growing prominence as an Inter- national center of commerce, Barry established a long term strategy to attract more trading companies, international fin- ance organizations and international divisions of multinational corporations such as Sears World Trade. In 1984, he led a public -private delegation to the Far East — to sign a sister city accord with Beijing and promote international trade. The visit resulted in agreements to sponsor reciprocal trade shows in Washington and Beijing. The Beijing Trade Fair resulted in $61 million in bilateral trade commitments. Barry is also a family man. He Is married to the former Effi Slaughter and they have a son, Christopher, age 5%. Even though Barry spends long hours on the job, he is a loving, caring and devoted husband and father. Barry is a man of energy, ideas, courage and compassion, always working to make life better for people and to expand opportunity for Washingtonians and all Americans. MayorMarion Barryand City CouncilMembergreetyoungchtldren at a community facility. 59 90 The 10 904 Black Presidents' Roundtable Association 1120 G street, N W suite 801 Washington, D C 20005 (202)638.1388 The Black Presidents' Roundtable Association with its corporate offices in Washington, D.C. Qv tands behind our mayor, Mayor Marion S. Barry, Jr. i t 0 The +�� Black Presidents' Roundtable Association NOT I C E 1120 G Street. N W Suite 801 Washington. D C 20005 t202)638-1386 THE PURPOSE OF THE BLACK PRESIDENTS' ROUNDTABLE IS TO ENCOURAGE DIALOGUE AND INITIATE ACTIONS OF BENEFIT TO ITS MEMBERS. SPECIFICALLY, THE ROUNDTABLE .. . • fosters participation in the politi- cal process at Federal, State, and local levels to enhance the economic positionofthe membership, aswell as Blacks as a group; • provides a forum for monitoring and effecting improvements in the U.S. Small Business Adminis- tration's 8 (a) and other minority program ; • apprises the membership ofpoten tial andongoingbusinessventures; • develops business ventures for now and existing corporate entities, limited partnerships and joint ventures; • investigates international busi- ness opportunities; and • supports active communication between the membership and the community at large. THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA S:\11 ll�_SN OF THEIR 12111 CONVENTION fri oz ir _N:arioll C Rkl'\ RARM Z 42, fit z -I I '1 1'--' 1: it .1 it rk -il INTRODUCTIOIN OF P.A.C. �styear, with leadership from Economic Development Task athletes who are interested in developing investment and busi• Force chairman, William "Sonny" Walker, and Atlanta Hawks ness ventures in NCBM member cities. Presently, there are center, Wayne "Tree" Rollins, the Progressive Athletes Com• commitments from over 150 athletes to participate in this new mittee (PAC) was organized. PAC consists of professional and exciting partnership. Members of PAC attend press conference. (left to right) Al Richardson. defensive back. Atlanta Falcons; Dewey McClain. former Atlanta Falcon: Terry Harper, outfielder. Atlanta Braves; Ed Bailey. PAC Coordinator. Chris Chambliss, first base. Atlanta Braves; Cliff Austin, running back. Atlanta Falcons; and Clarence Scott, former Cleveland Brown, Board members meet PAC (left to right) Mayor John Riley; Mayor Ernest Barkely: Mayor Thinnan Milner. Mayor Marion Barry: Mayor Riley Owens; Mayor Johnny Ford. Mayor David Humes. At PAC press conference (left to right) Mr. Chris Chambliss. PAC Representative: Mayor Marion Barry. NCBM President: Michelle Kourouma. NCBM Executive Director; Mr. William "Sonny" Walker. Economic Development Task Force Chairman. Wayne "Tree" RoWns CHAIRMAN PROGRESSIVE ATHLETES COMMITTEE CENTER AND CAPTAIN ATLANTA HAWKS William Judson LINEBACKER MIAMI DOLPHINS CHAIRPERSON PAC FOOTBALL 63 ers rl_kxr that make a haPPY• arty 85% of Wash- ==lton Center's national =its have retwoked. _1ecess story. 'of SelffRelia► ce in Our it's nice to know the _at and its Convention meter are flouristung. p Just look at our mayor's dle YOUT I.EgDER8HIP WELCOME YOU M k is inch great pride that NCBM welcomes young people nwinber cities from across the nation to this year's 12th rof Convention. We extend a special welcome to 90 mem• Mayor Barry's Youth Leadership Institute. Tomorrow-s kades must be groomed by today's leadership. BELOW; The Mayor's Youth Leadership Institute. a strong organ• ization of young people holds numerous activities. Mayor Barry is shown participating in a sports event for handicapped youth. Mayor Barry's Youth Leadership Institute Ew hyear, 500 energetic young people from all eight wards of the District of Columbia flood the campus of Howard Univer- skyto participate in an experience that is destined to change dtdt Eves. The cause of this excitement is a program started in 1979 by Mayor Marion Barry called Mayor Bangs Youth Leadership Ir s&ft (MBYU). CaMriced that the leadership of today's youth should not be kft to chance, Mayor Barry established the Institute with the gWofderejoping the leadership potential of the Districts youths betNeexrthe ages of 14 and 17. The day to day operations of the Irdk to are handled by a staff of ten. Yang people are recruited from public and private schools, drudre s, community based organizations and youth oriented programs from throughout the nation's capital Howard Uni- venity becomes home for these young people for two full reda'f They receive intensive leadership training which includes "11WOreness and self esteem workshops. ThebAure Waders are exposed to their real life adult counter- Pfs In addition to the Mayor, city council members and =Wft men visit with the youth while they are on campus, ardrratiorW Waders like Shirley Chisholm and Jesse Jackson Me kdroduced to the youth on a first name basis. hogw*mweekay on Howard's campus isthe andsyouth city council. With the excitement of areal life campaign. the youth vigorously partici- pate in the electoral process that will determine who will serve as the ceremonial leaders of a youth population of approxi- mately 40,000 young people between the ages of 14 and 17. After graduating from the summer training program, the new leaders then participate in a full-time year round leaming exper- ience. The youth produce their own bi-monthly newspaper. they host a weekly radio interview program, they meet in their immediate communities once a month and as a general body every two months. Television appearances are not unique to the Institute youth Many of them have appeared on both local and national televi- sion programs. A future hope of MBYU is to have their own weekly television program. The highlight of the youths' activities to date. however, was a three week tour of the Middle East The youth. along with adult chaperons, traveled to Jordan, Israel. Egypt and Saudi Arabia. One highly important aspect of the program's success is the support provided by the Parents Association. Parents in the program undergo leadership training similar to their offspring. They sponsor an annual Prayer Breakfast with the proceeds donated to the MBY I Parents Association Scholarship Fund - Mayor Barry says "Youth are 199% of our future:' The Mayor's Youth Leadership Institute helps to ensure that the future is a bright one for all the youth 67 ABRAHAM GORDON, M�AY� EATONVILLE, FLORIDA I"co+'poraued Municipality) -jCCESSFUL NNUAL =NTION iff NationPs Cities: ravaw Partnerships R, VICE -MAYOR NOLAN T. PITTS, COUNCILMAN JAMES WILLIAMS, COUNCILMAN TO CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS: The City of Philadelphia proudly supports the goals of the National Conference of Black Mayors, Inc. as it convenes its 12th Annual Convention in Atlantic City. Its theme, "Self -Reliance In Our Nation's Cities: Building Public -Private Partnerships" is most appropriate for cities today and is a top priority of my Administration. In Philadelphia, public - private partnerships are flourishing, resulting in increased employ- ment and new business opportunities. I urge everyone to take a trip to our nation's birthplace. Visit our historic shrines, renowned cultural institutions, famous restau- rants, and see our great championship sports teams in action. I invite you to enjoy all the exciting things Philadelphia offers. Take the short drive and "Get to know us." OV44//Ak W. WILSON GOODE Mayor P•H• •L• •D•E•L•P•H•I•A FEATURE STORY "it was the best of times It was the worst of times It was the age of wisdom It was the age of foolishness It was the epoch of belief It was the epoch of incredulity It was the season of light It was the spring of hope It was the winter of despair." —A Tale of Tiuo Cities Book 1, Chapter 1. Charles Dickens could have been writing about Atlantic City in 1984 instead of writing in 1859 about the French Revolution. For it was true. Atlantic City WAS a Tale of Two Cities. One for the casinos, one for the non -casino. One for the visitors, one for the resident And most of all, a city divided black and white. James Usry's Mayoral election clearly showed this ... the overwhelming majority of the white population voted for the white candidate. The overwhelming majority of the black popu- lation voted for the black candidate. All the overwhelming issues of housing and crime and educa- tion were cast aside at the ballot booth for the overriding emotional issue of black versus white. Into this breech stepped James L. Usry. School administrator, athlete, community activist And he faced, starting his first day in office, clearly a modem day version of ... a Tale of Two Cities. In the short 24 months since his election. there has been a dramatic tum-around. • A record amount of state and federal monies for new programs. • A first -time -ever working -together of the casino interests and local government But the most important result of wtiat•he•has done occurred in a recent poll on the likes and dislikes of his administration. Among the many plaudits and criticisms the question of race was so minor that it was not significant enough to include the final measurement of public opmxxx Whatever happens in the future. Jim Usry will be content to know he was the one person to bring together the black and white community in his city. Mayor Usry was bom in Atlantic City. attended Atlantic City schools and received his B.A. from Un coln University and his M.A. from Glassboro State College in educator.! administra- tion. He traveled as a member of the Harlem Globetrotters team and carve back to his home town to work in d* field of education as assistant supervisor for elerraeKtwry services in the Atlantic Cih School s)stam He was in Atlantic City %bf" the population peaked at 60.000 and %lien it declined to a recent low of 35.000. He has been pert of the Atlantic CitN experience — a community that is a The Honorable and Mrs. James Usry microcosm of larger cities throughout the United States. For, despite its small size in area and population, there exist various and distinct ethnic groups throughout Atlantic City. Greeks, Italians, Jewish Irish, black — each within their own community, each preserving their own ethnic background and experiences In two short years. Jim Usry has watched his hometown slowly turn back to what it once was and will be: A community of communities. One city, one community, one coming -together. This does not mean everything is coming up roses forAtlantic City. it does mean the seeds are planted but they have to be watched over, taken care of and cultivated to make sure they reach the growth intended. There are still parts of Atlantic City where hope is a scarce commodity. There are still pockets of unemployment despite the tremendous surge of employment opportunities within the casino industry. There is still much to be done in the educa- tional system despite the model schools built for the West Side Complex and Madison Avenue. The problems in Atlantic City are the same problems facing the rest of urban America. The good intentions of Jim Usry nor anyone will not solve these problems. Definitive steps must be taker. For too many years the people of Atlantic City have been told change is on the way. They have seen committees formed and studies written and promises made — and nothing hap- pens It is only natural they have become a community of slaepticsand non-befieverswho yawm when one more speech is made or more promises offered But one curious charge of events did happen when Jim Wry 70 tnc,ame Mayor: The phones started to ring. Citizens called for inf,r,rmation and help. By actual count, there have been more once calls from citizens to this Mayor than several previous rrwyors combined. The community feels they have a mayor djoy can "touch" and he will respond. Uary is first to admit he cant satisfy everyone all the time. The only aetisfaction you can walk away with;' he says, "is personal natiefaction. You cant go public with everythank you or kind word. Because then the phone wont stop ringing with someone who thinks you can work miracles all the time ..:' taut the real -life stories are there. And in a small town, the word flets around. What Is whispered at one end of the Boardwalk on Maine Avenue Is clearly heard it seems only seconds later at the other end on Jackson Avenue. • Usry's concem about the homeless in Atlantic City prompted a public speech on his plans to work with the state and county governments to take care of these individuals. A man saw the Mayor talking on TV and called. He said he was successful in his own business and the Mayor's concern triggered an emotional response. Could he help? Could he send the Mayor money? The Mayor suggested he send a contribution to the Atlantic City Rescue Mission. He did. Two checks for $2,500 each. • An elderly man came for a grant to fix up his home. City investigators reported backtothe Mayorthe manwasl'rving Ina substandard condition. Holes in the wall, no sanitary accom- modations. A fix -up grant would be insufficient TheMayorsent staff to talk to the man, to make arrangements to place him in a safer and more comfortable home in a senior citizens building. • A young 18 yearold was brought to theMayor. He was on the streets since he was 12. The Mayor had him become involved with a church group. Soon the young man was taking courses at Atlantic Community College. Today he is in the world of data processing. But sometimes the requests for help, advice and relief are often overwhelming. Coupled with the usual bureaucratic delays, this creates additional problems "Soc»etimes:' says Usry. "I get so frustrated at getting some things done quickly. I feel there must be a divine disorder that s running things instead of me..:' Despite his frustrations there is a good feeling among the electorate toward 1►layor Usry. Most recent polls showed him running with a positive rate of 67%. Comments from his constituency include these phrases "He wort, with people:' ..tie is a goad man and down to earth person:. "He is dining a good job and reach; heiping Atlantic City" There are reasons for this new-found optimism in Atlantic City. .'The problem is icon cant t do it all in just two yews says UsrY But he is proud of tt* emeflent i megoven nmem relaoonsl'>tip that new happened beto in Atlantic CnM The community Ras a long history of fi ft abler UNE Gty agencies would fight with comq Wwmm who would fight wnlh state aget>aes aril ttwe was new a woricng-uogedw but radio a surbborn pub wot A w* j'cY' giant seep forward has been the pro krVt� ci dflfemnt areas of gcwernmem Certm* Ada nuc Oy is a farante ssxn ill Tm mm Rekomdipsbemmem pQPAffCvvWKr KAw wid mayor t1sn are enrceiem These is goad corremufmcatlim and support between the two. The phone calls to Washington are not only answered but responded -to. Proof is the huge amount of UDAG grants that have come under Usry's admini- stration — nearly $26 million which will, in turn, create a total Investment of more than $185 million in Atlantic City. As success breeds success, so does the giving of grants mean the giving of even more grants. An additional $12 million In UDAG grants awaits expected approval within the next few months. Much of this grant money is in the one area that concerns most of Atlantic City and the target for Usry's campaign, housing. He was active in the final working of the Casino Reinvestment Development Act to insure Atlantic City received not only ALL the monies for the first three years but a good percentage in the remaining 22 years of the legislation. Reflecting on his 24 month tenure, Usry says, "We're going to bring this city together:' Then, working the sports vernacular from his past into his conversation, he emphasized, "We're going to play all four comers:' "For the first time," he said, "there was a cohesive effort from business and industry and government to bring the city together:' "it will work only if you have the people involved. They are so used to non -believing, we have to get them believing again. We can do that by actions on our part — and we have been and will continue. But we must also have them involved themselves:' "A good example is the Atlantic City Medical complex They neverhad a good reputation within the community. We worked with them and suggested they send professionals to work with community groups and explain how the hospital worked. They were skeptical at first — but finally sent in doctors to attend meetings The doctors sawthe tremendous interest Theyeven gave their phone numbers saying, "If you have a problem, call me:' They were amazed because they never knew till they went to these meetings how negative people felt about the hospital. Now, that's turning around because it's people becoming involved with people:' "Each of the many communities within our community has a dub or an organisation. Maybe seven or eight would come to a meeting. We went door to door encouraging them to go to their own dub's meeting we held coffee Idaches asking the citizens to become involved Today membership is up to 25 or 30 at each dub. They have planning committees We ask them to become envoived with city piannr4 After all, it's THFJR city. They meet with the Master Plarutirg corm for Atlantic City. They contact code enforcement officials "One of dw best tfiings that happened to me was to hear the Master Plan amtdects say they were "most impressed vAth Adarroc City community anwhramer That's good Thais a uanu-4around Thats bdrGbg com- mfttmernt out of duos: its aiso the begging under Mayor _Wanes L Usry of a new mry. A Tale of One City. TI PETH HOSTS ANNH ONFERENCE % )RS CONVENTION -ems- :AL CONFERENCE OF BLACK S AS E EN S D SUCCES W �TACLES AND BEET VE _ of OUR CITIES• Y JAME ATLANTIC CITY OSTCOMMffTEE CHAIRPERSONS AlfredCade Senior Vice President Caesars Hotel/Casino Larry Hayes General Manager/ W.U.S.S. RADIO AM ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION watt INnrphy Chairperson Walt Murphy Associates iY .::� • • I HOSTESSES LeVerne Wry Chairperson First Lady, Atlantic City Joyce t Augustine Pierce Episcopal Church Barbara Woodall] 101 Women Plus MEDIA Larry Hicks MayorJames Usry meets with Atlantic City Host Committee co -chairpersons. (left) Mr. Chairperson Bernie Pia ik Larry Hayes, General Manager. W.U.S.S. Atlantic City Minority NWpik Associates Radio AM and (right) Mr. Al Cade, Senior Business Office Vice President. Caesars Atlantic City Hotel/ Casino. WiWam Tlnnen EDUCATION Mainland N.A.A.C.P. Rosetta Johnson MEDICAL Chairperson Atlantic County Jack & Jill, Inc. James BagneU, M.D. CORPORATE Maurice Davidson, M.D. Joseph Gaynor SPONSORSHIP Co -Chairpersons Atlantic Human Resources Atlantic City Medical Center Vera KingFarris Patrick McGahn, Esq. Stockton State College Chairperson TRANSPORTATION McGahn, Friss 6 Miller TICKETS �tin�a ,Inc. Rateem Shah= Chairperson Ba YIY Y Atlantic County Transportation Authority Florence Miller Chairperson Yvonne Boakto• a Dogge Fidel Fernandes Atlantic City Fine Arts Commission Atlantic County Division of Harrah's Marina Casino Hotel Economic Development AtlanticCityConggrress of Thomas Carver CITY COUNCIL Community Organizations Atlantic City Casino Association James T. Brennan Redenia GUUam John Whittington Atlantic City 4th Ward Councilman Painters Local Onion 277 BaUy's Casino Hotel Tom, ref MAYOR'S STAFF RESERVATIONS AND Atlantic City Convention EQUIPMENT Hall Authority Rosalind f4omell-Hance Kitty Johnson Edna HaU Chairperson David Zarin Sencity Development Corporation Maria Bongiovanni Victoria Smith Atlantic City N.A.A.C.P. So Greenidge 1985 CHINA In November of 1985, NCBM organized a second delegation to was pleased to see Mayor Mahsuti's plaque displayed which he visit China to explore sister cities relationships, export oppor received while attending NCBM's 1 Ith Annual Convention in tunities and educational exchanges. Adding to the excitement Hartford, CT last year. of the trip was the itinerary which included visits to places The delegation, led by Mayor Unita Blackwell of Mayersville, infrequently traveled by tourists, such as: Urumqi, Lanzhou and MS, included: Man. While visiting the mayor's office in Urumqi, the delegation Mayor Robert Blackwell Highland Park MI Mayor Barbara Mouton East Palo Alto, CA Mayor George R. Goode, Sr. Clifton Forge, VA Ms. Betty Lou Dotson Director, Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Washington, DC At Tokyo Airport enroute to Hong Kong. (left to right) Mayor Lewis Scott; Jack Wilson; Dr. James Hsu, Michelle Kourouma; Mayor George Goode; Mayor Unita Blackwell; Mayor Robert Blackwell. Climbing the Great Wall in Beijing Jack Wilson; Qiu Bozhi (YOUXIE); Mayor Lewis Scott; Dr. James Hsu and Mayor George Goode. Mayor Lewis Scott Eastover, SC Dr. James Hsu Director, Department of Planning East Orange, NJ Mr. Jack Wilson Director, Pbllution Control Mayersville, MS Ms. Michelle D. Kourouma NCBM Executive Director Visiting the Summer Palace in Beijing. (first row) Xie Yuan (YOUXIE); Michelle Kourouma Mayor George Goode. (second row) Dr. James Hsu. Betty Lou Dotson; Mayor Barbara Mouton; Mayor Unita Blackwell, Jack Wilson; Li He Xie (YOUXIE); Mayor Lewis Scott. Comparing notes on municipal management with Vice Mayor of Urumqi (left to right) Michelle Kourouma, Jack Wilson; Mayor Unita Blackwell, Mayor Robert Blackwell. 76 i Delegation leader Mayor Unita Blackwell presents certificate to Liu Gengyin, Vice President, YOUXIE. Mayor Robert Blackwell wears hat presented by Tohti Sabir, Vice Governor of Urumqi Autonomous Region. Mayor Unito Blackwell rides camel near Xian. Children perform folk dance representative of their minority group in Urumqi. Betty Lou Dotson (left) and Mayor Barbara Mouton (right) at Vice Governor's meeting. At historic site in Xian. Mayor Lewis Scott and Mayor Barbara Mouton. Mayor Barbara Mouton presents proclamation to host in Xian. Visiting historic site in Xian. 77 Best Wishes to the National Conference of Black Mayors .ya ��. , • I V i '� ii.. � At . � •fit ir' t"y 1�� ii' t+%�. I i V� it L. Images of Ellis Island An Educational and Community Program See how they run. BJohnlack candidates are running for public office at a record rate. son Wax has watched many make history. Nearly 300 cities and towns have elected black mayors. That's some vote of confidence. Consider the leadership. Black mayors run Los Angeles, Philadephia and Chicago, some of America's largest cities. A black mayor also runs one of the world's most powerful cities. Washington. D.C. The votes are in. And Johnson Wax wants to stand up and be counted. Congratulations. National Conference of Black Mayors. on the occasion of your convention. .Ift i986- F-1 �y r7 .i"tti 13� SPONSORS FUNCTION SPONSORS Task Forces Luncheon ............................ Adolph Coors Company Golden, Colorado Welcoming Reception ..... .. ..... ............ WR Lazard 6 Co Inc (Hosted by the New Jersey Conference of New York, New York Black Mayors) World Conference of Mayors Dinner ................. Mr. and Mrs. James Cuffee Atlantic City, New Jersey Thursday Continental Breakfast ..................... Smith Barney, Harris Upham 6 Co. Inc. New York, New York Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom Award ................. The Coca Cola Company Luncheon Atlanta, Georgia The Southland Corporation Dallas, Texas Opening Reception .. ... .. ................. Caesars Atlantic City Hotel/Casino (Hosted by the City of Atlantic City) Atlantic City, New Jersey Friday Continental Breakfast ....................... John F. Kennedy School of Government Harvard University Cambridge, Massachusetts President's Luncheon ............................. Anheuser-Busch, Inc. St Louis, Missouri "Tribute to a Black American" Dinner ............... Salomon Brothers Inc New York, New York Philip Morris Companies Inc. New York, New York Muter Brewing Company Milwaukee, Wisconsin Tribute After Dinner Cocktails ...................... Joseph E. Seagrams and Sons, Inc. New York, New York Tribute Award .................................... Firat Georgia Bank Atlanta, Georgia Entertainment Co-sponsorship ..................... Adolph Coors Company Golden, Colorado Mayors Prayer Breakfast ........................... Avon Products, Inc. New York, New York Eastern Airlines, Inc. Miami, Florida ' Peat, Marwick, Mitchell 6 Co. New York, New York the Copeland Companies Iselin, New Jersey Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. Atlanta, Georgia 79 •4!. BYO nAnonAil,r BLACK Public Educafion SP0118ORS PREMIER COlti MIMON SPONSORS Campbell Soup Company FlnIeN Kumbk, Wagner, Camden, New Jersey Heine, itinderbesg, Manky, Myerson 6 Casey Washington, D.C. CONVENTION SPONSORS Adolph Golden, Coors Company BMWs Pa* place Hotel/Casino orado Atlantic City, New Jersey Daniels 6 Bell, Inc. New York, New York CONVENTION SUPPORTERS AT&T Basking Ridge, New Jersey Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Los Angeles, California Datacom Systems Corporation/ Brophy 6 Associates, A Lockheed Company Teaneck, New Jersey Exxon Company, U.S.A. Houston, Texas CH2M HID Atlanta, Georgia First Jersey National Bank/South Atlantic City, New Jersey General Motors Corporation Detroit, Michigan New Jersey Bell Newark, New Jersey PaineWebber Incorporated New York, New York CONVENTION PATRONS Equitele Corporation Atlanta, Georgia Grumman Corporation Bethpage, New York Red Lobster Inns of America Orlando, Florida CONVENTION CONTRIBUTORS Atlantic City Casino Association Atlantic City, New Jersey Atlantic ElecMc Atlantic City, New Jersey Bayiy, Martin 6 Fay, Inc. of New Jersey Atlantic City, New Jersey Claridge Hotel/Casino Atlantic City, New Jersey Edison Electric institute Washington, D.C. Golden Nugget Hotel/Casino Atlantic City, New Jersey Harrah's Atlantic City Atlantic City, New Jersey Portfolio project — "Images of Fps Island" Washington, D.C. Sands Hotel, Casino & Country Chub Atlantic City, New Jersey Sears, Roebuck and Company Atlanta, Georgia 81 Bradley IS YOU! RNORSHIP OF CALIFORNIA +Wr CWLWibr&Wft to munuo this hlstmc fto roupto election day. Thus is your Chance to ityltld aP Iltc�llifli�, The election of `i'nm WWI#y to tA& Cw*m* 4 N, (mm rril! be the molt raWniliMI pots" 64WOW kx Slack American s error. His election ail! tttw mcl * kK Wackrs iu a[i (MIS a(state fit, MM cps' Eor esttrrpretwrctr�l. cantml tree the edao�tldelrtflfl�tu, a trio with dignity Ere our e+enat cid WA er go+ ' m a people by taw ettiE eemntaR+aYtcki►rarittaaaedpde for aU of us. You can help main this dt+eatuatLttet'1� tri�tint to row.$ cmpaip► t He his bear a iR* htac in the City o(CAk A 0"")1WWRb pftz matt, ltsm the Bast . lk the orate that h 'Cam may, C)O"'ernoe aA t cb a tttrloe stir m at `lam Drift otdrrr p� yt;uEa f� to . � 1 rr�m�� Gael so� E HIBITORS Arnnat M A a�n� USA AT&T A To Z Maintenance GL.ASSWRO, NEW JERSEY BAC publIshing Company, Inc. Black Atlantic City Magaslne ATLANTIC MY, NOW JE V Battery Place wAziHlna On, a,c. BLB Enterprises, Inc. WASHINGTON. D.C. Black American Heritage Flag PAST ORANGE, NEW JL St-.V Bureau of the Census WASHINUTON, D.C. CAmpbell Soup Company CAh )EN, NEW JV, RSL;'Y CH2M Hip ATLANTA, GEORGIA C01111111p, Inc. World Confemnce of Mayors EXTON, PENNSYLVANU Town of Etatomrllle EATOMALLE, FLORIDA Ford Motor Company PENNSAUKEN. NEW JERSEY Group Insurance Adminbtration, Inc. CHICAGO, ILLJNOIS Grumman Corporation RETHPAGE, NEW YORK Holland Consulting, Inc. UVONIA, MICHIGAN Innovative Results Inc. SOLITH ORANGE, NEW JERSEY March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation WHITE PLATYS, NEW YORK IYatlond Assodation of Minority Contractors (NAMC) wASIsrYGTon, D.c No -Tax Products, hm 147: VERNON, NEW YORK Glace for Chen Right tL& Depatrtrnent of Health and Human Serviees WASHINGTON, D.C. The Southland Corponoon DAU A& TEXAS (I.R.A. Star Entertainment/ Meetings and Convention Planner ATLANTIC CITY. NEW JERSEY 8PECIAi. THANKS MCBM wish** to extend Its heartfelt appreciation to the following, whose commitment and energies eonMbuted to mWdng this 12th Annual Convention in Atlantic City a reauty: John Antadno Marie doagbwnni Noal ftenstat P.1 K Aarwamd Zoo Ikettllord Al Cade Clo"W" Childs AIWO. bus Owners AwwwWWn AORMic Cky DOW d P,dueaWn AtWnW Chy Conventkin tau Atlantic City i�epa►rtmetN of Rein A(6W City How Cammktra AtlgMic City Polies Depvt1j*nt Atlantic C► Communit,Y Callw Add* Coua" tad rawkq WA Etwowk trrok prtwent Auft ft JVW CW44KW& Mayor James (Iery and Staff Joe Gmenidge Rosalind NoneN Nanm Kitty Johnson " !smith Maycelle Collier Bob Craig L conornk Development Task Force Lynn Fields Ronald Fowler Greyhound Corporation Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce Ernest Green Jackie Glimshaw Shitky Hamilton Lshry Hayes Henderson Travel Toussaint Hinch Merlon Jones Kesso Kouroums Dotty Lark Margaret Lesser Aberto Tomes 8oundra awy Sally Undiarantz 06-Ge Lumumbe Y Leaders* hsftft National Urban Fellows Ronald Rogan Rollins 6 Paul Development Michad Scott Ann 5m4son0awn Pat Smith Stering Coach Stodaon State College Laverne GUY Thomas walker Warn Sonny vvalm Louis C Wiarnaon Lou Whon, Est Kathleen Ylraeman 71 WALTER L. COLLETTE 2nd Ward Councilman president of City Council "Waft Cw4ft am AV ft"Mi Mm4ftEamE wmft ns S.10 --w"am ti' AnSrA,ricE 'Ott>tiMl sw am= CMZEM IptlllEipl NF FMSSUN �1T `ITT CITY OF ATLANTIC CITY 1024 ATLANTIC AVENUE ATLANTIC CITY N.J. 06401 1i�0 W9.347-4 CONGRATULATIONS TO AMERICA'S BLACK MAYORS 12TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE. FROM YOUR HOST CITY OF ATLANTIC CITY WALTER L. COLLETTE PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL JOHN J. MOONEY VICE PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL HAROLD MOSEE - 1ST WARD JOHN WHITTINGTON - 4TH WARD GENE DORN - 3RD WARD JAMES SYKES - 6TH WARD COUNCILMEN -AT -LARGE ARNOLD ORSATTI JAMES WHELAN iYir rYt �iil i� ll iitfil iiL l� iri'ilr�l:�ii 'iii iill�'i'Ib iY1V III'rL lYil I uYi BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1986-1987 PRESIDENT, Mayor Marion Barry. Jr. Washington. D.0 1 st VICE PRESIDENT. Mayo revirer RUey L. Owens. IU cent. tmnots 2nd VICE PRESIDENTT, Mayor Robert Bladcw A Hgh%nd Park. Michigan 3rd VICE PRESIDENT. Mayor Anita Blackwell Mwftrsvft TREASURER, Mayor Abraham Gordon Eetonvft Florida SECRETARY. Mayor Earnest Barkley Gretna. Florida HISTONR N or Ross Mayor H. Milton Mdrews Paanek 19orth Carolina Mayor Lawrence Davies Fredericksburg, Virginia Mayor Raymond Hall Morth Brcnwx)od. Maryland Mayor David Humes Kayti Heights, Missouri Mayor B.A. Johnson wadky, Georgia Mayor Cecil Jones atum& Oklahoma MaygWLawyer diawmChio n Matryor Ronald Leverett Prairie View, Texas Ln Mound Bwjor; Mor EadMis isgsipcmpi Mayor Thirman L. Milner Hartford, Connecticut Mayor James Risher (Word. South Carolina Mayor George Shannon Pleasant Hitt I ordsaaro mayor John Smith Prichard, Alabama Mayor Waltw Tucker Compton, California Mayor James Asry Atlamic City, rkwJet Mayor Willard Whitaker Madison. Atkanws PRESIDENTS EMERITUS Mr. A.J. Cooper. Founder Washington, D.0 Mayor Richard G. Hatcher Gary. Indiana Mayor Johnny L. Ford, Founder Tuskegee, Alabama EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mich�rD. uma I A ': O o ay m N n2 O " O Or oM to cn� � nn rn OF BLACK? [ ; -1 i 7 t - Y 1 id•' ? ABOUT THE CONFERENCE AWARD RECIPIENTS ABOUT THE ORGANIZATIC, BLACK MAYORS MAKING A DIFFERENCE: "The Struggle Continues" This year's 13th Annual Convention focuses on the theme, "Black Mayors Making a Difference: The Struggle Continues. The theme recognizes the unprecedented strides cities and towns have made under black leadership while suggesting the on -going challenges faced by mayors on a day.to,day basis Areas such as resource recovery, the new tax bill, teenage pregnancy, substance abuse, and literacy will be addressed in workshops and special sessions by mayors, other elected officials, state and federal government represen- tatives, business men and women, educators, and young people. The National Conference of Black Mayors, Inc.'s (NCBM) annual conventions serve as the organ- ization's premier forum for the nation's 294 black mayors and guests to discuss pressing issues, develop strategies to alleviate problems and pro- videanopportunityforcorporations, vendorsand service organizations to highlight their products and services. On the day preceding the opening of the conven- tion, the majority ofthe nation's black mayors, will attend a one -day conference on child welfare addressing mayoral involvement in and support of children and families at risk The Conference will enable mayors to share their involvement in child welfare issues and develop concrete ways of mobilizing their communities. Eachyear, NCBM presentsthe Fannie Lou Har dom Award (named for Mississippi's freedon and the "Tribute To A Black American" Av Fannie Lou HamerAward recognizes the eft rights activists who have transformed their e: tothe political arena, while the coveted "Tribe honors total achievement and contributions ity by a black American. The 1987 awardee Tdbute To a Black American Aug: The Honorabl, William H. Grp. U.S. Represer, Pennsylvania Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom Ms. Dorothy Height President National Council of Negro Women C INVITED SPEAK AND PANELIS' The Honorable Michael ELL. Representative. Mississ. The Honorable Charles t•• CLS Representative, New Y(, The Honorable Bob Martinez : State of Florida Maynard H. Jackson, E7: partner, Chapman and CAc-, Bishop Philip IL Cousin African M edtodist Episcopal ChLrch .e- The National Conference of BlackMayors, Inc. { r) started as a self-help effort of southern blac,- ie who, in 1974, formally organized the Souther ::evil ence of Black Mayors, Inc. as a technical a; nce ment assistance provider. Since then, the o , ward hasgrownfrom amembership of27to294r•-::es:_:., man- municipalities with populations ranging it ,rr 3 million. in its early years, the organization co r • in developing programs address structure development in rural. medium-sized towns and cities. technical and management ass, F Dons of dollars have been genes, local jurisdictions. With NCBMs growth, the orgarii>_-. ,n programs in recentyears to meet t; of its membership. Toward that e: an Economic Development Task corporate executives interested in r, . partnerships work Through its pr•_ , vides hands-on technical assisnr.:. states, conducts seminars and wnr k . . ment training, spearheads leadership on behalf of children and families recently, in cooperation with How initiated a Leadership Institute for h on enhancing the leadership capac_ * - and veteran mayors. Since 1984, NCBM has organized rn r. to meet with their counterparts it . Carribbean an municipal develop :net,! . tural exchanges and business opportun ing the importance of developing national ties, NCBM maintains a r!: : with the People's Republic of China whip its third year. I .J t. iy in The organizations foundation was based on the prin- ciple that informed mayors, with appropriate support. .lernor can lead cities capable of meeting their citizen's needs. In ensuing years, NCBM will continue to advocate for measures, manpower and money focusing on munici- pal development NATLONAL CONFEREM[ E OF BLACK MAYORS, ENC. 13th ANNU - CONVENTION "Black Mayors Making a Q= rence: The Struggle Continues" HYATT RE( iCY MIAMI HOTEL. M ii, Florida NAME TITLE ORGANIZATION ASSOCIATE MEMBER? ADDRESS CrTy Please reserve the following for Ap. Mayors, Associate and Task Force After MARCH 31, 1987 - $125.00 Municipal Staff and Council Mem After MARCH 31, 1987 - $150.00 General Convention Package(s) After MARCH 31, 1987 - $175.00 Spouses Convention Packages. After MARCH 31, 1987 - $100.0{ Above registration includes all, Guest ticket(s) for Mayors Pra, Guest tickets) for Fannie Lot; Guest ticket(s) for the "Tribute 'NOTE. For guests who do Enclosed is $ - dW all conference material and . - -- PHONE ( ) -_ TASK FORCE MEMBER? _ STATE ZIP . t.987: ,ers Convention Package(s) - $100.00 each }nvention Package(s) - $125.00 each )0 each t0 each 45, workshops and meal functions. Lust - $15.00 each' Freedom Awards Luncheon - $25.00 each` ack American" Dinner - $50.00 each' -er for entire conference. . _ to cover the above registrations. I understand .,rill be hell at the door and received during registration. Please make check payable It • : - NAL CONFERENCE OF BLACK MAYORS, INC. (NCBM) Mail t Nest Peachtree Street, Suite 318 Iia. Georgia 30309 All pre -registrations must ter ; ,,rked by MARCH 31, 1987. After that date, please call 404.892-0127 to reg=y' t lephone. No refunds after MARCH 31, 1987. REGISTRATION 8:3o em-6:00 Pm EXHIBIT AREA OPEN 9:00 gun. 5.00 rm ONE -DAY CONFERENCi ON CHILDREN, YOUTH S FA," 10:00 An. 4:00 pm ECONOMIC DEVELOPMEr-i TASK FORCE MEETING 2:30 vm. 5:30 rm WELCOMING RECEPTION ABOARD CRUISE LINE 7.00 Pm-12.00 mimmHr CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 7.45 An-8:45 An REGISTRATION 7:30 em-6:00 vm PLENARY SESSION 9:00Am-10.30An PRESS CONFERE? 10:30 em-11:00 m EXHIBIT AREA OPEN 10:00 mn- 5:00 M WORKSHOP[ 10A5 Am-12:00 noon "IMPI.ICATIONS OF THE TAX BILL" i s, - �i�f �� ♦ EXHIBIT AREA OPEN .014FERENCE 9-00 Am-12,00 noon l✓ �±1AYt►RS' INC. COmmENTAL BREAKFAST 8:o0 em • 8.45 Am WORKSHOP IV i 22.25 1987 9:00 !Am- 10.30 am T v, ,. ..< "RESOURCE RECOVEW' yxIYATt' REGENCY MAMf h Mtemi, Florida WORKSHOP V >f� "ADDRESSING UTERACTS IMPACT ON MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT" PRESIDENT'S LUNCHEON 12:30 vm-2:30 vm Wyk STATE CAUCUS MEETINGS 3:o0 vm • 4:30 vm a pRE.TRIBUTE RECEPTION 6:00 vm. 7:30 vm "TRIBUTETOABLACKAMERICAN" DV94ER moo vm• 10:30 vm ENTERTAINMENT 10:30 em • 12.00 m mmuff FANNIE LOCI HAMER FREEDOM AWARDS LUNCHEON 12:30 Pm- 2:30 Pm WORKSHOP II;-uy..�+"c?r 3:30 Pm-5:00 vm -THE FIGHT AGAINST DRUGS: A MCINIICFPAL ruALLFryer, MAYORS' PRAYER BREAKFAST WORKSHOP III 8.00 am-9:30 m 3:30 pm- 5:00 rm "YOUTH SELF-SUFFICIENCY: ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING COMBATING TEEN PREGNANCY (Mey AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE" lo-o0 Am-12:00 noon OPENING RECEPTION PRESS CONFERENCE 7:30 vm • 9:00 vm 12:o0 noon • 12:30 rm