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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNews from Do The Right ThingFwd: News from Do The Right Thing Page 1 of 6 From: Do The Right Thing Miami <dtrtmiami@aol.com> To: jatkisondtrt <jatkisondtrt@aol.com> Subject: Fwd: News from Do The Right Thing Date: Fri, Feb 17, 2012 2:43 pm Ariadna Espinosa Administrative Assistant Do The Right Thing of Miami, Inc. c/o City of Miami Police Department 400 NW 2nd Avenue, Room 201-J Miami, FL 33128 Phone: 305-579-3344 Fax: 305-350-7919 v,'ww.dot heriahtthinainc.orq Original Message From: Do The Right Thing <jatkisondtrt(aaoi.com> To: dtrtmiami <dtrtmiamira ao! corn> Sent: Tue, Jan 17, 2012 10:40 am Subject: News from Do The Right Thing Having trouble viewing this email? Click Isere A not -for -profit cied sate: tc rec. and rev,a a you 1r people ir: our for positEvE, esc3mpiishment.E. d 3nC needs! Dear Friends of Do The Right Thing: Happy New Year! We have had a very successful 2011-2012 school year to date. Online nominations are pouring in as our new online ONLY submission requirement was launched and promoted. Change is never easy but not only are we saving trees, we also truly believe the process is easier for our nominators once they get the hang of it. For our hard working school personnels, we are also trying to do small incentives to encourage your continued support. Monthly drawings for prizes such as $25 gift cards to Olive Garden and Best Buy have hopefully encouraged you to keep nominating! For further details on these incentives, please go to our website's homepage under Message to Coordinators. The school year is already halfway over and we will soon be gearing up for the Do The Right Thing Summer Salute Awards Banquet in June. Our top 90 student winners and their families will be invited to reunite and celebrate their achievements this school year. Our Schools of the Year will also be announced - the elementary, middle and senior high school which had the most Top 10 winners this year! Thanks, as always, for your support of Do The Right Thing and remember, if you know a child out there who has "done the right thing," In This Issue Back Without A Bang Rap It Up Contest Coordinator Corner Top 10 Winners "Women In Blue" Calendar Fundraiser Meet Our Staff Summer Salute Awards Dinner Photo Gallery Women In Blue httD://mail.aol.com/35478-211 /aol-6/en-us/mail/PrintMessage.aspx 2/17/2012 Fvvd: News from Do The Right Thing Page 2 of 6 we want to hear from you! Find us at vwvw.dotherightthinginc.orq or on our Facebook group page Do The Right Thing of Miami, Inc. Sincerely, Jodi Atkison Executive Director Do The Right Thing Chief of Police Manuel Orosa leads the "Victory Against Violence" pledge. Approximately 700 5th graders signed the "Victory Against Violence" pledge card which was sent to Governor Rick Scott. DTRT Hosts Youth Rally Against Violence Seven Hundred Students Take A Pledge Against Violence With violence in schools increasingly making headlines, 5th grade students from eight City of Miami elementary schools pledged to welcome a new school year without violence. On September 30, 2011 approximately 700 students recited a "Victory Against Violence" pledge led by Chief of Police Manuel Orosa during the annual Do The Right Thing "Back Without A Bang!" Youth Rally Against Violence at Jungle Island. Several schools also performed unique presentations against violence by performing skits, songs and dances. The "Back Without A Bang!" Youth Rally Against Violence was created by Do The Right Thing to address the national problem of school violence and encourage a more peaceful environment in our schools. Whether it is by taking the pledge or through song and dance, these students took the right steps towards ensuring this school year went off "without a bang." Rhyme Against Crime Elementary and Middle School Students Use Their Skills on the Mic to Promote Doing the Right Thing! While most of the rap we hear these days focuses an a life of crime and other negative behavior, elementary and middle school students are proving that rap can have a positive message too DTRT's annual "Rap It Up!" contest challenged Miami -Dade students from 3rd grade through 6th grade to submit their anti -crime lyrics for a chance to win iPod Hanes and other great prizes. Approximately 40 students were invited to the preliminary auditions in front of a panel of judges- Special thanks to our distinurshed judges from the Miami Police Department: Sergio Guerrero. Marc Paul. Lynda Roberts, Aileen Rodriguez, Paule Villard and Annette Wilson From these 40 auditions 11 lucky rappers attended the finals on December 16. Judges included DTRT President 2012 Calendar Fundraiser Huge Success Female officers from the City of Miami Police Department momentarily put their uniforms aside and donned period outfits from the early 1900's to present day all in the name of charity! Do The Right Thing teamed up with the Miami Police Departments Public Information Office to produce the "Women In Blue" 2012 calendar with all proceeds benefitting DTRT. The calendar was officially unveiled at the Blue Martini at Mary Brickell Village in October with all of the officer models on hand for autographs. We can't thank them enough for their time and effort on this endeavor. To date, the fundraiser has netted over $6,000 for DTRT. Special thanks to the following individuals who made this project possible: Ronald Rahming, Keandra Simmons and Napier Velazquez from the Calendar Organizing Committee as well as Josie Poitier and Willie Moreno for additional assistance in securing sponsors. Sergeant Angel Calzadilla/Do The Right Thing Police Memorial Scholarship Applicants Sought If you know a graduating high school senior interested in a career in law enforcement, please help us spread the word about the Sergeant Angel Calzadilla/Do The Right Thing Police Memorial Scholarship. DTRT wit select one worthy candidate to attend the City of Miami Police Department's Police Academy next fall. The scholarship covers full tuition and costs http:/hnail.aol.com/35478-211/aol-6/en-ushnail/PrintMessage.aspx 2/17/2012 Fwd: News from Do The Right Thing Page 3 of 6 Rona Brandell along with Miami Police Department employees Vilma Diaz-Neda Paul Gourrier, Jose Rodriguez and Keandra Simmons. Everyone was a winner with First Place Winner Rishard Daniels from North Dade Center for Modern Language. Second Place Winner Jahelm Holmes from Norwood Elementary and Semifinalists Allasia Albert from Parkview Elementary, Samuel Athelus from Gratigny Elementary and Sicilly William -Jones from Lake Stevens Elementary for the elementary division. Winners in the middle school division were First Place Winner Aariel Datis from John F. Kennedy Middle, Second Place Winner Elijah Evans from John F Kennedy Middle and Semifinalists Kevin Alonso from Pinecrest Cove Prep. George Bullard from John F. Kennedy Middle and Johnanne Fulcher from Lamar Louise Curry Middle. Congratulations to our young rappers! First place middle school winner Aariel Datis from John F. Kennedy Middle (left photo) and First place elementary school winner Rishard Daniels from Norte Dade Center for Modern Language (right photo) pose for a picture with "Rap It Up!" judges Paul Gourrier. Jose Rodriguez and Keandra Simmons. Coordinator Corner New information and updates for the 2011-2012 school year! DTRT is pleased to offer new trip prizes to our Special Recognition Winners this school year. The elementary Special Recognition Winner will win four tickets to Rapids Water Park in Palm Beach with the Do The Right Thing Program. In the middle or high school category, the lucky student will win a trip to New York City with the program. Good luck! Congratulations to Connie French from South Pointe Elementary who won a $100 VISA gift card for entering the DTRT Facebook poster contest. Any school DTRT coordinator who uploaded a photo of the DTRT poster hanging at their school onto our Facebook group page (Do The Right Thing of Miami, Inc.) was eligible to win. Please join our Facebook group if you have not already done so! Congratulations to Amarilys Gonzalez from Southside Elementary who won a $25 gift card to the Olive Garden Restaurant in a drawing of those who nominated students during the month of December. There will be a second drawing for a chance to win a $25 Best Buy gift card for all those who nominate a student for the month of January! Do The Right Thing Top 10 Winners Congratulations to the following winners from the remainder of the 2010-2011 school year: MARCH 2011 Hanna Adams- Coral Reef Elementary Osireas Bell -Colonial Drive Elementary Yosvany Gonzalez -Charter School at Waterstone Rachel Isaac -Colonial Drive Elementary Kevin Perez-Kinioch Park Elementary (Universal Studios Trip Winner) Meghan Salterini-Charles D. Wyche Elementary Raymond Scales -MAST Academy (London Trip Winner) Jake Sheeder-Coral Reef Elementary Angel Alejandro Torres -Dr. Michael Krop Senior High APRIL 2011 associated with academy admittance not to exceed $6,000. Applications for graduating seniors will be available after March 1, 2012 through the Do The Right Thing Program. DTRT is pleased to honor the memory of Miami Police Sergeant and DTRT Board Member Angel Calzadilla through this gift. To inquire, call 305-579-3344. A New Face at DTRT That cheerful voice you are greeted with when you call the DTRT office is Ariadna Espinosa who joined the program in August 2011. Ariadna is a native of Miami having graduated from Cora! Gables Senior High. She recently obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Florida International University. Ariadna plans to study for her Master's in Psychology but in the meantime, she is thrilled to join DTRT to put her care and compassion for others to work. Says Ariadna, "My mother is a MDCPS counselor who has been nominating students to DTRT for many years. She inspired me to follow in her footsteps to help others." Welcome Ariadna! Summer Salute 2011 Do The Right Thing held its annual Summer Salute Awards Banquet on June 16th at The Rusty Pelican Restaurant on Key Biscayne. —— Glenn Steinberg, coordinator for Colonial Drive Elementary, received the honor of having his school named DTRT Elementary School of the Year. http://mail.aol.com/3 5478-211 /aol-6/en-us/mail/PrintMessage.aspx 2/17/2012 F«'d: News from Do The Right Thing Page 4 of 6 Virginia Cisneros -MA Milam KB Center Jennifer Conizares -Colonial Drive Elementary Azuma Crowe -Southside Elementary Masato Crowe -Southside Elementary Janeiry DeJesus -MA Milam K8 Center Briana Hernandez -Hialeah Gardens Middle Merleen Mertulien-Miami Central Senior High Anthony Rodriguez -Riverside Elementary (Universal Studios Trip Winner) Bryan Rodriguez - Hialeah Gardens Middle Fatima Rollins -Miami Central Senior High (London Trip Winner) MAY 2011 Anne Bastien -Miami Central Senior High Angela Betegon-Bob Graham Education Center Carlos Concepcion -Hialeah Gardens High Jada De Souza -Phyllis Ruth Miller Elementary (Universal Studios Trip Winner) Taylor Davis -Southwood Middle Jordez Fernandez -Bob Graham Education Center Osse Leandre -Dr. Mchael Krop Senior High (London Trip Winner) Natalie Munoz -Southside Elementary Ana Perez -Hialeah Gardens Middle Dillon Seereeram -Colonial Drive Elementary Congratulations to the following winners thus far for the 2011-2012 school year: SEPTEMBER 2011 Mialin Amato -Devonaire K-8 Center Patricia Eidenire -MAST Academy Jonathan Gonzalez -Youth Co -Op Charter School (New York City Trip Winner) Steeve Jerome -Miami Central Senior High Jaleel Johnson -Miami Carol City Senior High Eduardo Maldonado - Hialeah Gardens Middle Dieunica Setoute -MAST Academy Brian Walton - Homestead Middle Toniyah Washington- Colonial Drive Elementary (Rapids Water Park Trip Winner) Melanie Young - Dr Michael Krop Senior High OCTOBER 2011 Tracy Adirika-Miami Beach Senior High Anthony Arevalo-Southside Elementary Alex Bruck -MAST Academy Daniel Drummond -Miami Central Senior High Jade Mansoori-Hialeah Gardens Middle Gary Miller-Lorah Park Elementary Carl Prosper-Norland Elementary Enrique Rodriguez -Flamingo Elementary (Rapids Water Park Trip Winner) Ian Sallee -MAST Academy (New York City Trip VVinner) Lorenzo Vaguez-Charter School at Waterstone NOVEMBER 2011 Ricardo Echeverria - Coral Reef Elementary Cynthia Garcia - M.A. Milam K-8 Center Angie Gonsalez - MAST Academy Melissa Gonzalez - American Senior High (New York City Trip Winner) Melissa Gutierrez - M.A Milam K-8 Center Courtney Johnson - Miami Carol City Senior High Alex Marquez - Henry M. Flagler Elementary Matthew Moulton - Colonial Drive Elementary (Rapids Water Park Trip Winner) Michelle Perez - Hialeah Gardens Middle Patricia Vega - Hialeah Gardens Middle The Do The Right Thing Program is brought to you by: Principal Maritza Jimenez_ coordinator for Hialeah Gardens Middle, graciously received the title of DTr T Middle School of the Year. Stephanie Pitts, coordinator for Miami Central Senior High, is proud to have her school named the D T RT High School of the Year. PHOTO GALLERY The miidielaioh sch:o D RT Soecial v rners along 1=;- Director JooW Atkisoi an: rAL, Pcl. e Comnande- Jose a'te "lp: tr. take Cove 07. the rain in front of the Prime Minister';- HOUSE'. in LO,lCipn. The cU , V=as allowed special access thanks to the London Metropolitan Pclioe Department_ http://mail.aol.com/35478-211 /ao1-6/en-us/mail/PrintMessage.aspx 2/17/2012 Fwd: News from Do The Right Thing Page 5 of 6 B- RD O l i e,St MIAMI commuNITYt F,oENCIATION 0.31V24.9esewt LOTTED A TOW30=_ INSO;ANDL COMP.V ,UNGLE SUN,:M,SKki ISLAND CHARITIES AUM hOMe Shala Click on logos above to Zink to sponsor websites. About Us Do The Right Thing is a non profit organization operating in cooperation with the City of Miami Police Department to recognize and reward young people for their positive behavior, actions and good deeds. To nominate a student log on to www.dotherighttihinginc.org. Find us on Facebook[ Help Us Raise $ Through Goodsearch An easy way to help DTRT raise funds is by utilizing the GoodSearch search engine when browsing. Simply add the GoodToolbar to your browser and every purchase and web search you make will count as a donation to DTRT. Happy shopping! GoodSearch The elementary DTRT Special Recognition Winners; along with DTRT Executive Director Jodi Atkison and Miami Police Crime Prevention Specialist Sergio Guerrero, hop aboard the Hoawarts Express at the Wizarding Worid of Harry Potter at Islands of Adventure in Orlando. DIRT welcomes the 2011/2012 school year with style' The new DTRT tee-shirt features a doodle by Miami Dolphins' own Nolan Carroll GO FINS! Spread the news' These students put on their brightest smiles far the camera during the 201 112012 DIRT calendar photo shoot at NBC 6 with Trina Robinson and Mayor Deirish Moss. Plctured left to right are DIRT winners Jake Sheeder Jada De Souza, Raymond Scales. III, Michelle Garcia and Kathayza Rodriguez Special thanks to Rene Pimentai Photography for a great picture! http://mail.aol.com/35478-211/aol-6/en-us/mail/PrintMessage.aspx 2/17/2012 Fwd: News from Do The Right Thing Page 6 of 6 Board of Directors Hemant "Henry" Fate; Ex Of(icio Rona Brandell President Juanita Walker -Kirkland Vice President Daniel Alfonso Treasurer Kristina S. Bettendorf Secretary Richard Blom Rosalind Castle Yvonne Cueste Media Advisor Trine Robinson -NBC 6 Foun:iinn (embers Carol McCracken Marzefl Smith Advisory Board Dori Alvarez Bianca Aparicio Donald March, Jr. Beth Pryor Johnson Ada Rojas Commissioner Marc Sarnoff Akua Scott Lloyd Speck Commissioner Francis Suarez Selection Committee Liz Babun-Matos t ii!na Diaz-Neda Deirish Moss Lynda Roberts Aileen Rodriquez Kathy Thurston Staff Jodi Atkison Executive ;<rirector A.riadna Espinosa Administrative Assistant Forward email Constant Contact* This email was sent to dtrtmiami(Maol.com by jatkisondtrtCd)aol.com I Update Profile/Email Address ! Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe'" Privacy Policy. Do The Right Thing 400 NW 2nd Avenue, Room 201-J Miami FL !, 33128 http://mail.aol.corn/35478-211/aol-6/en-us/mail/PrintMessage.aspx 2/17/2012