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Leading in Diversity “Empowering Communities and Changing Lives”

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Saginaw - The Saginaw County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will hold its 44th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet on Sunday, September 28, 2014,

6 p.m., at the Horizons Conference Center, 6200 State Street in Saginaw. The banquet theme is “NaacP:allinforJusticeandequality”.

Four individuals will share in the honors during the 44th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet; they are Patricia Franklin-Lindsey, Chemical Bank; Gerald Kariem, United Auto Workers; Renee Johnston, Saginaw Community Foundation; and Rev. P. David Saunders, Bethel A.M.E. Church.

Tyrek Brown, Saginaw winner of the 36th Annual National Afro-Academic, cultural, Technological, and scientific olympics (acT-so) Competition will also be recognized during the program. He won a Silver Medal in Computer Science and a Bronze Medal in Physics during ACT-SO competitions during the NAACP national convention held in Las Vegas, NV in July. Tyrek Brown is a Saginaw Public School District 10th grade student attending Saginaw

Arts and Sciences Academy.The Rev Jonathan C. Augustine, J.D. will be the

keynote speaker. Rev. Augustine is senior pastor of St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church (AMEC) in New Orleans. He is a bi-vocational minister, public theologian, author, and social justice advocate.

The 5 p.m. opening business reception will recognize more than 30 young African American business, medical, and education professionals in the greater Saginaw area.

Tickets to the 44th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet are $60.00 for adults. Tickets may be obtained by calling the Saginaw County NaacP branch office 989.752.0614.

The President of the Saginaw Branch of the

NaacP is Leola Wilson. The Freedom Fund Banquet is chaired by Odail Thorns.

The NaacP, founded in New York in 1909 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland is a 501(c) 3 entity comprised of seven regions representing 49 states, five countries and the District of Columbia. The NaacP ensures the political, educational, social and economic equality of minority group citizens through democratic processes.

Gerald Kariem United Auto Workers

Renee Johnston Saginaw Community Foundation

Rev. P. David Saunders Bethel A.M.E. Church

Patricia Franklin-Lindsey Chemical Bank

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Ludington - It’s the end of a high-flying era at two west Michigan state parks. After 17 years at Mears State Park and 12 years at Ludington State Park, Air Fun Kites of Pentwater, Michigan, offered its final “Kite Night” Aug. 4 at Ludington State Park. Mike and Susan Castor, owners of Air Fun Kites, began the program in 1997, helping campers of all ages to build and fly their kites on the shore of Lake Michigan.

Since the program began, the Castors provided free materials and instruction for visitors to make a total of 17,866 kites. The couple is now entering retirement, but their Kite Nights at the parks have left many campers and park staff with fond memories.

“Mike and Sue have given generations of families a wonderful gift of happiness and memories through kite making and flying,” said Allan Wernette, interpreter at Ludington State Park. “Our staff and visitors will certainly miss their generosity and love for making children happy

– ages 3 to 103. The Castors helped to give Ludington State Park its outstanding reputation as one of Michigan’s favorite state parks.”

In 2014, each park hosted four Kite Nights, with a total of 715 participants. The last program of the season brought in the highest participation this year, with 141 kites made during one Kite Night.

“Air Fun Kites is a family business that has changed the lives of a lot of people,” Mears State Park Explorer Guide Clayton Breiler said. “I will forever have the lyrics of ‘Let’s Go Fly a Kite’ in my head, thanks to Kite Nights.”

Jim Gallie, supervisor at Ludington State Park, agreed the Castors have had a lasting impact on park visitors.

“I’ve had the opportunity to see Mike and Susan in action for the past ten years while managing at both Mears and Ludington state parks,” Gallie said. “They are truly special people. They’ve shared their love for kites and the Lake Michigan shoreline breezes that power them with thousands of kids and parents. They helped make camping at Mears and Ludington a special experience for these families. We’re going to miss working with them, but wish them a happy retirement.”

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Air Fun Kites owners Mike and Susan Castor provided kitemaking equipment and instruction, free of charge, to Mears and Ludington state park visitors for more than a decade.

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celebratingafricancultureintheGreatLakesBayRegionBy Chet Allen

During the month of August, Saginaw celebrates the rich African heritage at Saginaw’s African Cultural Festival, held at Morley School Park, 2601 Lapeer.

In time’s past, participants have traveled from around the world to participate, and at this year’s 46th year of celebration, the festival was alive with renewed energy and growth that included youth and a larger diverse audience in attendance.

The festivities included the usual storytelling and historical graphics, and there were many

activities of what some would call ‘old school’ fun with games of jacks, double-dutch, four-square, and unique form of bingo.

The crowd pleasing ‘Ultimate Taste Band’ of Muskegon performed Friday and Saturday evenings along with a jazz combo with bassist Roland Williams of Midland leading.

There was the timeless art of spoken-word, mime and modern-dance presentations by groups and individuals including The Sophisticated Divas and solo presenter Kamahria Crittle.

Sunday began with praise and worship

service conducted by Elder Kareem J. Bowen, of the Potters Touch Ministries, in Saginaw, and later featured the singing voice of the extremely talented, Gwen Goodman, and her praise team.

I closed the final day of the festival with a short, smooth jazz set on saxophone.

The planning committee has greater plans for 2015 and expects the festival to continue to attract even more participants from the Mid-Michigan area to walk in the memories of the culture and to create new ones for the next generation.

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Saxophonist Chet Allen

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Kamahria Crittle performs an interpretive danceVocalist Gwen Goodman ( in green) with Candy CorkCourtesy Photos

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Detroit - Great Lakes Bay Region resident, Roxanne Chantaca, gives an inspiring performance at Comerica Park as she sings for the 9th annual Fiesta Tigres celebration commemorating the contribution of Hispanic baseball players.

“This is the third time I have been honored to sing the American national anthem before a Fiesta Tigres game,” said Chantaca.

Photos Credit: Rochelle ChantacaThe players begin to take the field before ceremony and the national anthem.

Roxanne Chantaca sings the national anthem.

Roxanne Chantaca with family at the celebration.


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TeaMsBa–FinancingRoundtableUniversity Center– The Small Business Administration and the

Michigan Small Business Development Center Great Lakes Bay Region will offer a free TEAM SBA - Financing Roundtable at Delta College, 1961 Delta Road, Rm. H113 in the H Wing, University Center on Thursday, Sept. 18 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Before you apply for a business loan, we recommend that you first attend a TEAM SBA – Financing Roundtable on small business lending. The roundtables are a free orientation session conducted by local lenders, a business consultant from the SBA’s network of Michigan Small Business Development Centers, and an SBA representative.

The roundtable will debunk the myths and demystify the process of small business financing; explain how the lending process works and what is expected of you; and explain how the SBA can assist local lenders with its SBA Guaranteed Loan Program.

This forum is best-suited to those serious about seeking financing for their business, have good credit, a solid business idea, and some money to invest in their business. Because the SBA does not provide loan guarantees to real estate investment firms, including purchasing and rehabbing houses for sale, this type of financing is not discussed at the roundtable.

For more information and to register for seminars visit www.SBDCMichigan.org or call 989. 686-9597. Roundtable sponsors are Delta College, Small Business Administration, SBA Certified local lenders and the Michigan Small Business Development Center Great Lakes Bay. Entrepreneurs and small business owners are encouraged to access the services of the SBDC Great Lakes Bay Region (serving Arenac, Bay, Midland, and Saginaw counties).

The Michigan Small Business Development Center provides expert business assistance to help Michigan businesses raise capital, develop business plans and export strategies, and commercialize technologies.

The Michigan SBDC State Headquarters is located at Grand Valley State University, Seidman College of Business in Grand Rapids, Michigan small business owners may access the Michigan SBDC services by contacting 616.331.7480 or www.SBDCMichigan.org.

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Saginaw - Herbert A. Spence, Jr. is remem-bered as a man of dedication in the business world, and for the great humanitarian accom-plishments he participated in so people in the communities would have better lives.

“Herb Spence, Jr. helped Saginaw Habitat for Humanity build its first 61 houses as an all-volunteer organization,” said Cameron Brady, executive director of Saginaw –Shiawassee Habitat for Humanity.

Spence Jr., 84, died Tuesday, July 22, at his home.

Born April 15, 1930, in Saginaw, he began his distinguished career with his family’s busi-ness, Spence Brothers as a part-time summer laborer in Grayling. After his graduation from University of Michigan in 1953, he returned to work full time until 1990, serving as company president for 11 years.

During his 45-year career, Herb was the

senior member of the third generation of the Spence office and was the estimator and project manager for hundreds of major projects includ-ing the $35 million Ann Arbor Wastewater Treat-ment Plant, the company’s largest contract of his generation.

At the age of 61, he decided to retire from business to lead and work at Habitat as the vol-unteer executive director of Habitat for Human-ity. “If he hadn’t been here at that time, things wouldn’t be the same as they are today,” Brady said.

Spence Jr. was the recipient of the presti-gious Spirit of Saginaw award from the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce in 1996, and was inducted into the Michigan Construction Hall of Fame in 2010.

He was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church where he served as Senior Warden, Ves-try, lay reader and Eucharistic minister. He was a former member of both the Saginaw Country Club and the Saginaw Club.

Spence Jr. is survived by his wife, Mary, four children, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

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Herbert A. Spence, Jr.Photo courtesy of Saginaw Habitat for Humanity and Spence Brothers

New York – The General Motors Foundation recently donated $25,000 to the National CARES Mentoring Movement to help fund critical men-toring programs for black youth in challenging environments nationwide.

Funds from the GM Foundation will also help ensure that nearly 60 volunteer-based local CARES affiliates receive ongoing training to implement responsive education programs.

CARES mentoring teams include a mix of professionals – literacy tutors, retired teachers, psychologists, social workers, health experts – along with an intergenerational group of vol-unteer mentors. Through this diverse network, students receive tutoring, academic and career advice, along with strategies for managing chal-

lenges and living healthy, purpose driven lives.“As corporate and community leaders, we

have a responsibility to guide, teach and encour-age the next generation,” said GM Foundation President Vivian Pickard. “We share CARES’ passion to provide resources and programs that aim to strengthen young minds and instill hope in our nation’s future leaders.”

The National CARES Mentoring Movement was founded in 2005 by Susan L. Taylor with the goal of addressing illiteracy among children in African American communities and providing solutions to help students reach their fullest po-tential academically and personally.

“It would be impossible to overstate the grat-itude CARES feels toward the GM Foundation.

The consistent commitment the Foundation has shown to our precious children not only serves as a corporate model, but as assurance that the most vulnerable ones among us will not be left be-hind,” said Susan L. Taylor, CEO of the National CARES Mentoring Movement and Editor-in-Chief Emerita of Essence Magazine.

CARES has a robust national reach, which includes a network of dedicated members who mentor over 190,000 children annually. In 2013, 86 percent of youth involved with CARES stated that they felt more engaged in school, and 94 percent indicated that they felt more confident they will succeed academically.

Source: The Michigan Chronicle

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augustisBlackBusinessMonth“When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world.” George Washington Carver



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Saginaw - Yeo & Yeo is pleased to announce that the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA) named Amy R. Buben, CPA, CFE, senior manager, a recipient of its 2014 Women to Watch – Emerging Leader Award.

The MICPA’s Women’s Initiatives Task Force chose three recipients from nominees across Michigan in each of the two award categories: established leaders (professionals who have advanced to a higher leadership position within their organization) and emerging leaders (professionals who have made significant contributions to the accounting profession and the community, and are progressing toward the highest levels of advancement).

“This award recognizes Amy’s contributions to the CPA profession, her demonstration of leadership and her commitment to the community. Amy has the unique ability to take on complex problems and work through them to get the answer quickly. She is a positive role model and an energetic ambassador for Yeo & Yeo in the community. We are extremely proud of Amy,” says Thomas E. Hollerback, president & CEO of Yeo & Yeo.

Buben started with Yeo & Yeo in 2006 and now serves as senior manager in Yeo & Yeo’s business management advisory services department. She is also a co-leader of the firm’s Manufacturing Services Group and a member of the firm’s Business Valuation & Litigation Support Group. Amy is an accredited Certified Fraud Examiner specializing in fraud investigation and prevention. Other areas

of expertise include managerial consulting, financial reporting, and tax planning and preparation.

Buben is a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Inforum - Great Lakes Bay Region and the Michigan Manufacturers Association. She is an Ambassador for the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce, a board member and volunteer for Junior Achievement of Northeast Michigan, and a graduate of Leadership Saginaw and Saginaw County 1,000 Leaders.

The MICPA announced the winners on June 19 at the Women’s Leadership Breakfast in Auburn Hills, Mich., and the awards will be presented at the 2014 MICPA Awards Dinner on September 30 in West Bloomfield, Mich.

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Midland – The Michigan Small Business Development Center Great Lakes Bay Region will offer a Starting a Business seminar at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library at 1710 W. St. Andrews in Midland on Thursday, September 4,

from 6 p m to 8:30 p m for free. This seminar is designed for individuals

who are considering self-employment and those who may be at the beginning stages of starting a business. Delivered in a seminar format, this

introductory session helps aspiring entrepre-neurs assess their abilities.

For more information about Michigan SBDC, go to www.SBDCMichigan.org or call (989) 686-9597. Pre-registration is required.

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KnowyourNumbersFive Keys to Understanding Financial Statements to Maximize Cash Flow and Increase Access to Capital

University Center - The Michigan Small Business Development Center Great Lakes Bay Region is pleased to offer a financial tools workshop at Delta College. Know Your Numbers is a state wide program, sponsored by Fifth Third Bank, designed to help the non-financial business owner/manager understand financial statements to achieve Fiscal Fitness, and improve the ability to access the capital businesses need for growth.

The five key topics include: • Identifying problems using your

balance sheet and income statement

• Providing ways to increase your company’s cash flow

• Using breakeven analysis to improve decision-making

• Planning the working capital to support your growth

• How to keep your lender on your side “Recently I attended a seminar called Know

Your Numbers that was held by our local SBDC Great Lakes Bay Region. In a word...Wow! I have been to numerous seminars that tell you what you should do to improve your business but very rarely have I attended one that actually

gave you the tools and told you how to go about it. This seminar is a must for all small business owners.” Kathie Fuce-Hobohm - SPACE, Inc.

The ‘Know Your Numbers’ workshop will be held at Delta College, H Wing, 1961 Delta Road, University Center on Wednesday, August 20, with networking and continental breakfast from 8 to 8:30 a.m. and workshop 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. no cost to attend thanks to Fifth Third Bank. Pre-registration is required online at www.SBDCMichigan.org (search topic is Finance and Accounting or call (989) 686-9597 for more information.

NationalBlackBusinessMonthco-FoundersDiscusshowtoincreaseeconomicGrowthCa. - On the eve of August’s 11th annual

National Black Business Month, co-founders, Frederick E. Jordan Sr. and John William Templeton discussed how to increase economic growth in Black neighborhoods at a meeting

of San Francisco Travel’s Diversity Advisory Council.

Jordan noted the “31 Ways 31 Days” strategy that urges all to visit at least one Black business each day of August.

Since they started National Black Business Month in 2004, it has been featured in such media as Black Enterprise Magazine.

FranchisingasaBusinessownershipoptionMidland - Linda Belford, franchise

placement specialist from FranNet, will bust some common franchise myths, and enlighten you on the wide-range of categories and investment levels available today.

She will also discuss the various entry

strategies available in the world of franchising, ranging from single unit owner/operator to semi-absentee investor to regional developer.

The seminar on September 9, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. will be held at the MidMichigan Innovation Center, 2007 Austin St., Suite M, in Midland.

10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the MidMichigan Innovation Center, 2007 Austin St., Suite M, in Midland.

For additional information and to register visit www.mmic.us, or call 989.839.2333.

UnitedWayofBaycountyNamesMarybethLaisuretoserveasceoandexecutiveDirectorBay City - The

United Way of Bay County has named Marybeth Laisure to serve as its new Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director. The Board of Directors approved the appointment at a special meeting on Tuesday, August 5.

Marybeth has spent the majority of her life in Bay County, attended TL Handy High School, and graduated from Saginaw Valley with a degree in Sociology.

After 23 years at The Bay Area Family

YMCA, with Associate Director being the last held position, Marybeth shifted her career focus to eliminating childhood hunger, and became the Director of Michigan Hunger Solutions, an anti-hunger advocate for children.

Other community achievements for Marybeth include; Past President of Bay County Master Gardeners, Past President of Kiwanis and member since 1997, 1997 graduate of Leadership Bay County and current Secretary of the Michigan After school Partnership.

“I am very excited about this opportunity to build strong relationships with the UW Partner Agencies as well as to be a part of Bay County’s hub for Human Services as we continue to improve the lives of the residents in this community.” Marybeth avowed after accepting

the position.Ellen Talbott, United Way President,

McLaren Bay Region is very comfortable with the decision of the search committee. “Marybeth has a very broad and diverse background in both fundraising and human services, as well as an excellent standing in our community. I am confident that she will lead our organization in the right direction and continue to strengthen the foundation of Bay County.”

Laisure will begin her position at United Way as CEO/Executive Director effective August 25, 2014. She replaces Mike Dewey, who resigned in July to take a position with the Mid-Michigan Community Advancement Network.

Marybeth Laisure

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FootballandsocialsecurityBy Vonda VanTil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist

Grand Rapids - Good coaching and a great play-book can make all the dif-ference in the world for a winning football team. Fail to create a sound game plan, and you’re likely to miss opportunities and fall behind.

The same is true for retirement—except you call the plays, including when to retire and how much to save. If you walk onto the retirement field without a game plan, you may have to work longer than you had hoped. You certainly don’t want to find yourself unable to have the comfort-able retirement you envisioned.

You may have to call your own financial plays, but Social Security has tools to help you. We can help you decide what options might be successful in any situation you may find yourself in.

For example, how much can you expect to get from Social Security? How much more could you get if you worked a year longer? Two years? What about your spouse, if you are married? And

are you saving enough in addition to your ex-pected Social Security benefits?

By simply visiting www.socialsecurity.gov, you can get answers to all of these questions. You will find several financial planning tools, including our easy-to-use and secure Retirement Estimator. You can use it to get quick retirement estimates based upon your own earnings record. It’s like training camp for financial planning.

All you have to do is provide some informa-tion about yourself to verify who you are for security purposes—your name, Social Security number, date and place of birth, your mother’s maiden name, and an estimate of your last year’s earnings. The Retirement Estimator will then create Social Security benefit estimates based on your entire career earnings record.

The Retirement Estimator shows what you could receive in Social Security benefits if you retire at age 62, what you could receive at your full retirement age, and what you could receive if you work until age 70.

Interested in other play options, such as what will happen if you made more money in the fu-

ture? Or if you want to stop work at a different age than the three we show you? You can try out alternate game plans using the Retirement Esti-mator if you change your mind about your initial retirement plans.

The last thing you want to do is depend on a “Hail Mary” pass when it comes to your retire-ment. With a good game plan, you will score a retirement touchdown.

Rememberwhatoneoffootball’smostac-complishedandrespectedcoaches,VinceLom-bardi,said:“There’sonlyonewaytosucceedinanything,andthatistogiveiteverything.”sogiveeverythingyouhavetodevelopingtheplaybookforyourretirement.andthebestplacetobeginyourgameplanforasuccessfulretirementisatwww.socialsecurity.gov.

Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist for West Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email at [email protected]

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faced a time of need due to maternity leaves of two em-ployees, senior Eric Iden stepped up to help fill the void. SAU Radio benefited from his commitment so much that his supervisor, Tonya Hernandez, nominated him for Spring Arbor University’s annual “Student Employee of the Year” award. After taking top honors, the university entered him into the statewide Midwest Association of Student Employment Administrators (MASEA) competi-

tion, which he also won.“When I heard I received this award, I was humbled. I’ve always had the

mindset of doing my job to the best of my ability and never thought anything of it,” says Iden.

As on-air personality for HOME.fm and production assistant for SAU Radio, Iden plays an important role at the radio station. He has a two-hour show every weeknight on HOME.fm. “I get to share stories and pass on important information our listeners may need. I am also the production assistant and one of a few sports broadcasters at SAU. I am in charge of broadcasting men’s basketball games for SAU Radio. This means I go to the games and either broadcast the play-by-play or color commentary with one other coworker,” says Iden.

The contest is sponsored by MASEA, a non-profit, professional orga-nization comprised of administrators and counselors from post-secondary institutions who are involved in securing employment opportunities for stu-dents. Iden’s state recognition marks the first time a Spring Arbor University student has won since the Student Employee of the Year program began in 1995. Iden competed with 74 student employees from other colleges like Michigan State University, Grand Rapids Community College and more.

Iden was honored thanks to characteristics he displayed in several cat-egories including reliability, quality of work, initiative, professionalism and uniqueness of contribution. “Eric stood out because of his charisma and at-titude. We look for any attributes that stick out. Students who see a bigger picture and make it easier for others to work,” says Deb Scripter, director of student employment and MASEA member.

According to Hernandez, Iden possesses those characteristics and then some. “Students often show interest in one or two aspects of radio and focus their energy into that specific area. After his first couple of years working with us and focusing on his DJ skills, Eric decided he wanted to learn more. He wanted to know everything about radio. He took it upon himself to im-prove his sports play-by-play abilities, but also asked for more responsibility and training other ‘off-air’ radio duties. He quickly learned several produc-tion procedures and started gaining more production duties as part of his job with us,” says Hernandez.

“Outside of his regular work with us, Eric has taken the initiative to mentor other students in their roles with us. Oftentimes, students will refer-ence something they learned because, ‘Eric stopped in the studio the other night and told me,’” says Hernandez.

“One of my favorite parts about working here is I have been mentored the whole time by my amazing bosses and really have learned so much from them, both as professionals in the workforce and through my interactions outside of work. I also love working with other students and watching them grow as broadcasters as well,” says Iden.

Iden, a youth ministry major who graduated in May, plans to work as the teaching pastor at the Allen United Methodist Church.

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Business DirectoryAttorneysThe Law Offices of Alan A. Crawford PLLCAlan A. Crawford, Attorney At Law615 Griswold Ste. 1215, Detroit, MI 48226803 Court Street, Saginaw, MI 48602313.559.7881313.556.2487 (Fax)www.acrawfordlaw.com

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Saginaw Valley Ford Lincoln4201 Bay Road Saginaw, MI 48603Parys LiddellSales Consultant-Lincoln Certified Representative989.792.2453

Auto DetailMorningstar Auto Detail Shop306 East Remington Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-482-6505www.MorningStarDetail.com

BakeriesLighthouse Bakery 285 S. Outer Drive Saginaw, MI 48601 989-754-7088 Fax – 989-754-7099

Sweet Creations Owner Anesha Stanley Address: 116 N. Michigan Avenue Phone: 989-797-6727 www.sweetcreationsmi.com

Banquet FacilitiesRowan - West Facility1400 W. Genesee Saginaw, Michigan 48602989-753-3475

BeautyIllusions Beauty SalonValerie KingOwner/Operator1400 W. Genesee StreetSaginaw, MI 48602989.755.2666/989.755.3883

Imani Beauty SalonFelicia Thomas212 Federal Ave. (Downtown)Saginaw, MI 48601

Reflections of U TooLouise McKinnie, Owner2103 Sheridan Ave.Saginaw, Michigan 48601989.753.4600

Sports Barbershop1400 W. GeneseeSaginaw, Michigan 48602989-992-2600

Unique Cuts & Massage1502 Court StreetSaginaw, MI 48602989-327-2338

Unique Cuts II3125 E. Holland Saginaw, MI 48601989-327-2338

Business SolutionsThe Growth CoachCal Talley, Owner293 Provincial Ct. #78 48602989-401-6229C.Talley@The GrowthCoach.comwww.The GrowthCoach.com

Cleaning ServicesExtreme Carpet & UpholsteryWilliam & Denise Murphy - OwnersCommercial & ResidentialJanitorial Services989-753-3335

Best Choice Floor Maintenance & Carpet Cleaning989-316-8327 [email protected]

Community Centers and ServicesFirst Ward Community Services1410 N. 12th StreetSaginaw, Michigan 48601989-753-0411

ConsultantsEnviCare Consulting, Inc.Billy J. Strawter, Sr., President2809 Blairmont DriveMidland, MI 48622989.839.9177www.envicareinc.com

DentistsJack W. Nash, DDSCosmetic andRestorative Dentistry1320 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, Michigan 48601989-752-1200

FashionWhere Did U Get That Hat? Specialize in Custom Designs“Sunday’s Best” Yvonne Ellison/MillinerPhone 989-529-4193E-mail: [email protected]

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Saginaw Economic Development Corporation Shontaye Bibbs 1315 S. Washington Avenue, Room 207 Saginaw, MI 48601 989-759-1395 [email protected]

Florists Erika’s Flowers214 Federal Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607989-755-9330www.erikasflowerssaginaw.com

Food & Dining Spencer’s Route 46Spence DambroProprietor5530 GratiotSaginaw, MI 48638 989-793-3400www.spencersfinefood.com

Funeral Homes Deisler Funeral Home2233 Hemmeter Rd.Saginaw, MI 48603989.799.1151

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Heating and CoolingHORIZONAzola Williams989-755-8650 Business989-233-3295 Cell

Home Health Care Services Comforcare Home Care320 S. Washington Ave. Ste. 202Saginaw, MI 48607989.752.5502www.mbsmichigan.comforcare.com

Photography E.B. Studio212 Washington Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607989-397-4144 PublicationsDavid HallCrimiel Publications LLCPOB 20061Saginaw, Michigan 48602

RestaurantsBrother Arthur’s Fish & More2522 E. Genesee Saginaw, MI 48601 989-752-0200

Rite Spot 1205 Lapeer Saginaw, MI 48601 989-754-6001

Savoy Bar & Grill127 S. Franklin StreetSaginaw, MI 48607989.754.9660

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Shoe RepairMorgans Shoe Repair 308 Federal Ave. Saginaw, MI 48607 989-754-6155

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Saginaw County Youth Making a DifferenceThe Saginaw Community Foundation

Summer Youth Program is continuing to empower communities and create jobs for the Saginaw County youth with community partners, Mexican American Council, STRIVE,

The Michigan Banner, Victorious Believers Ministries, and World Outreach.

Throughout the program the participants earn money while learning work ethic and skills, as well as, natural resource based recreation

activity skills.The youth will also participate in the

planting of vegetable gardens to be distributed to the community at the end of the program.

Saginaw Community Foundation Summer Youth Program Participants: L-R, Front – Ashley Wheeler, Site Supervisor; Glenda Buckley, Site Supervisor; Geraldine McKinnie, Program Manager; Dawn Hughey, Volunteer; Ramona DeLeon, Site Supervisor. L-R, Back – Zakyia Young, Site Supervisor; Carmen Hamilton, Volunteer; Calvin Talley, Curriculum Director; Raymond DeLeon, Site Coordinator; Patricia Gaines, Volunteer. Missing from the photo-Pastor Hurley Coleman, Jr., Site Coordinator; Sandra Coleman, Site Supervisor; Kenyatta Pryor, Site Coordinator; Inez Williams, Site Coordinator; Corey Pritchett, Site Supervisor.

Saginaw Community Foundation Youth Photo Credit: The Michigan Banner Photos/Lacresha Lincoln

August 16, 2014 The Michigan Banner First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper


Photo Credit: The Michigan Banner Photos/Lacresha Lincoln



Painting PoemDiamond

As the brush hits the page,with vicarious color,colors of hurt and pride,of envy and of pain.The looker’s eyes,see as though rain, is distortingthe message.

The message,what is the message?Perspectiveis the looking glass that the looker’s eyes use as a guide,to find whatever they are seeking metaphorically speaking.

If you and I filled our handswith liquid color.You on the left,I on the right,and threw our hands onto the canvas of lifewould our paintings reveal the same?Or is the thought of replication inane?

Though our paintings may be parallel,our thoughts are perpendicular.And the madness that tries to kill individualityinsists that our paintings be similar.That we blend,till we change,into the men and women of a mundane world.

But difference is a gift,a promise,we should use to lift up one another.

So continue to throw your paintwhile I throw mine.Dare to color outside the lines,dare to find the find,that makes YOURS different than MINE.

Copyright © 2014 Michigan Banner Outreach

HEALTH August 16, 2014 The Michigan Banner

First Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper


Central Michigan College of Medicine Second Class Ready To GoMount Pleasant - Noting that caring, char-

acter, curiosity and a sense of community are qualities that led them to the Central Michigan University College of Medicine, Interim Dean Linda Perkowski welcomed 104 incoming medi-cal students recently at a traditional ceremony where the future doctors received their white coats.

“You are joining the large community of CMU and a community of physicians,” she said. “We hope you wear these white coats with pride and honor.”

The white-coat ceremony signals the com-mitment students make on their way to becom-ing primary-care physicians. At 104 students, the second class is larger than the inaugural class of 64, and it was selected from more than 3,000 ap-plicants. Ninety percent of the incoming students have ties to the state of Michigan.

Dr. Sarah Yonder, the assistant dean of stu-dent affairs for the College of Medicine and a physician with CMU’s University Health Ser-vices, gave the keynote address. She encouraged students to focus on patients, family, friends and themselves as they move through medical school.

“The connections with your fellow class-mates are important to nourish, too,” she said. “Some of you will form friendships here that

will span your lifetime. Please support each other and learn from one another.”

Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Joel Lanphear spoke about what the white coat symbolizes not only to those who wear it, but to people they will meet and work with throughout their lives.

“The expectation of leadership will accom-pany you through-out your medical careers,” Lanphear said. “Wherever your medical journey takes you, patients and fam-ilies — indeed, entire communities – will look to you not only

for health care answers, but to serve as a strong, informed voice.”

The CMU College of Medicine is the na-tion’s 137th medical school, created to address an anticipated shortage of 4,000 to 6,000 physi-cians in Michigan by 2020.

Students spend their first two years of study on CMU’s main campus in a state-of-the-art 60,000 square-foot-facility. The third and fourth years will be spent in clinical training at a num-ber of medical facilities across central and north-ern Michigan, including Covenant HealthCare and St. Mary’s of Michigan in Saginaw.

A $25 million, 46,000-square-foot College of Medicine educational facility is under con-struction on the Covenant HealthCare campus in Saginaw. Construction will be complete by May 2015, in time for the inaugural students’ third year of study.

August 21 is NAtioNAl seNior CitizeNs DAy• Spend some time with senior citizens• Show our appreciation for senior citizens• Do volunteer work in support of the elderly• If you are a senior citizen, enjoy your day any way you desire. After all, this is your day.

TeamworkMaximize

Contact Wardene Talley

989-754-2288

A child with Severe Emotional Disturbance gets support from many places. But that support only helps that child if each provider works as part of a well coordinated team. We maximize teamwork — by making sure every step the team takes is focused on the betterment of that child.





Covenant HealthCare is listed among the Top “100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs”

The hospitals featured on the list have all received recognition from several reputable ranking agencies, including U.S. News & World Report, Truven Health Analytics, the National Cancer Institute, and the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, Care-Chex and the BlueCross BlueShield Association, according to a July 22 press release from the Becker’s Hospital Review.

Covenant HealthCare offers three specialized centers as part of its cancer care services: the Cancer Care and Infusion Therapy Center, the Breast Health Center and Saginaw Radiation Oncology Center.

Covenant also offers the Survivorship Training Program, provid-ing patients with comprehensive and coordinated cancer rehabilita-tion by a team of STAR Program clinicians.

Covenant Medical Center is designated by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. Additionally, the Breast Health Program is designated as an American College of Radiology Breast Imaging Center of Excellence and is accredited by the National Ac-creditation Program for Breast Centers.

The Covenant Cancer Care Center was also recognized by the 2014 Women’s Choice Award® as one of “America’s Best Hospitals for Cancer Care” and one of “America’s Best Breast Centers”.

Iron Tips For TeensTeen boys and girls need iron to support

their growth. Eating foods listed below can help you to do just that!• Fishandshellfish• Leanbeef• Iron-fortifiedcereals• Enrichedandwhole-grainbreads• Cookeddriedbeansandpeaslike

blackbeans,kidneybeans,black-eye peas• Spinach

Volunteer for a Healthy Community

BLOOD DRIVE COORDINATOR volunteers needed at a local agency to help with sponsoring mobile blood drive by taking charge of volunteer scheduling and special promotions specific to that drive.

To volunteer, call Henrietta Watson at the United Way of Saginaw County 755-0505, Ext. 216, [email protected]. Or visit the web-based volunteer program at www.GOvolunteerNOW.org.



Across Saginaw County, youth are gearing up to return to the classroom. What can we do as a community to mentally prepare them for the upcoming school year and ensure that

they remain resilient, healthy, and ready to learn?

“I think that if we support children to participate in school functions and extracurricular activities, help them create healthy habits and hobbies, and create an understanding of the importance of a good education, we’re setting them up for success.”REO, Community Member

“As a community, we need to support the efforts and dedication of our educators. We can do this by becoming involved and staying on top of the educational needs of our children. One way would be to have a conversation with the folks who represent us on the boards of education to get a better understanding of what faces us as a community. We can also make sure that the children of our community are ready to learn. One way is to support efforts that provide good nutrition and access to healthy foods. We can donate or become champions of school nutrition programs that help all children, but especially those who come form households where budgets are stretched.”Colleen Sproul, Director of Health Home and Integrated Care, Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority

“The best way to ensure that youth are resilient, healthy and ready to learn is to present new ideas, dreams and goals to them. We must not limit their dreams and goals within the walls of the classroom or the lines of our county. By opening minds we will not just open opportunities, we will instill great passion and drive from within our youth for those ideas, dreams, and goals.” Angelo Vallejo, Wraparound Care Coordinator, Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority

“The foundation starts at home. Families need to instill the importance of good education and encourage their children to stay in school and follow their dreams, whatever they may be.Lillie Bell, Customer Service Specialist, Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority

“We can become actively involved in our child’s education to support school preparation and mental resilience. Parents can have a tremendous impact by simply meeting their child’s teachers, participating in school activities, taking a tour of the school with their child, asking questions about daily classroom structure and routines. Collaboration between family and school systems is an important part of the child’s success.”Brian Shetler, Infant Mental Health Specialist, Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority

“Encourage youth to keep striving for success and working to overcome all obstacles. Let them know that if they are having a difficult time, it’s okay to talk to parents, teachers, role models, or professionals. Help them create positive goals for life and stay on the path to achieve them. Remind them that their past is their past, this is a new school year and it’s a clean slate. Dream big!”Yalonda Freeman, Empowered to Reach and Teach Families Team

EDUCATION



McGraw Joins Skill Development Staff at Disability Network of Mid-Michigan

Midland – Heidi McGraw has joined Disability Network’s Skill Development program as an employment training specialist.

“Skill development and independent living are part of Disability Network’s (DNMM) core services,” said DNMM Executive

Director David Emmel. “As an employment training specialist, Heidi works with people with disabilities in order to identify and overcome barriers to employment. As people of all abilities can attest, employment is one of the key

ingredients to personal independence.” “As part of her role as an employment

training specialist, Heidi facilitates the Delta Project for Midland County,” said Lowell Gisel, DNMM Skill Development Program Manager. “The Delta Project is a skill development program for high school students aimed at easing their transition from high school to college. As a recent college graduate herself, Heidi brings a unique and valuable perspective and insight to our agency and our consumers.”

McGraw obtained a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Saginaw Valley State University in 2014. She previously held an internship at the Great Lakes Region CAN Council where she worked with children and families dealing with

abuse. She also worked with the MPA Group in Bay

City, providing assistance for people with mental and physical disabilities. McGraw is a member of the National Association for Social Workers.

An avid outdoors enthusiast, she enjoys fishing, boating, camping, hiking, and spending time with her family, her boyfriend, and her dogs.

Disability Network of Mid-Michigan’s skill development program provides youth and adults with the skills necessary to increase their independence. The program is available to persons with disabilities over 14 years of age. For more information, visit www.dnmm.org or call 989-835-4041.

Heidi McGraw

Members of National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Incorporated Gamma Kappa Chapter Receives Trauma Training Submitted by Saginaw MAX System of Care

Saginaw - The ladies of National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., Gamma Kappa Chapter participated in a 2-day training session entitled: Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma: A Workshop for Resource Parents. The Sorority consists of active and retired educators committed to Youth, Education, and Service whose purpose is to foster a spirit of

sisterhood among teachers and to promote the highest ideals of the teaching profession.

As a result of the training and the violence that is so prevalent in the Great Lakes Bay Region, National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., Gamma Kappa Chapter is now on a mission to bring public awareness to trauma, the effect of trauma, and resiliency to trauma to birth parents,

foster parents, educators, professional clinicians, court system, victims of trauma, child advocates, and the community.

The two-day workshops were held in two sessions. Session One was held July 29 and July 31; Session Two was held August 5 and August 7, 2014 at the Department of Human

SEE P 26, Trauma Training

Members of National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa bring public awareness to trauma.

The National Head Start Association’s Two Generations Together Initiative will increase awareness of two-generation adult education and job training models that are part of the comprehensive child and family services delivered by Head Start programs across the country.

Head Start has a fifty year history of achieving long-term outcomes for children both by supporting their health and learning and by enabling their families to achieve their own goals for education, employment, stability, and success.

As we approach our next fifty years, Two Generations Together will highlight the most successful two-generation efforts that have developed in Head Start programs across the country and disseminate strategies and resources to help other Head Start and early learning programs develop or enhance two-generation work of their own.

This work is made possible by the generous support of Ascend at the Aspen Institute.

Many Head Start and Early Head Start organizations have programs in place to help parents access ESOL or GED classes, attain college credits and degrees, participate in workforce training programs, and earn certificates or credentials. If your organization integrates these opportunities for parents with early learning for their children, you’re doing two-generation work already! We encourage you to apply!

Six selected programs will be featured in a nationally-distributed case study report on Head Start two-generation models, invited to present at the Two Generations Together Institute before NHSA’s 2015 Winter Leadership Institute, and have their efforts

shared across NHSA and Ascend at the Aspen Institute’s national networks.

Other programs whose applications demonstrate a commitment to two-generation work will be mentioned in our nationally-distributed case study report and included on the Ascend website with two-generation programs across the country. All applicants will be included in the first phase of a new NHSA Learning Network on two-generation efforts.

To apply to be featured as part of the Two Generations Together Initiative, complete the application at www.nhsa.org/files. There is no cost to apply.

For additional information, contact Emmalie Dropkin of the National Head Start Association at [email protected].

Source: www.nhsa.org

Sabrina Beeman-JacksonSaginaw ISD Head Start/Early Head Start Program Director

NHSA Dollar Per Child CampaignThe goal of the NHSA Dollar per Child Advisory Council is to help you succeed in your fundraising effort, whether you're holding a bake sale or hosting a parent’s night out. No matter the size of your fundraiser, every dollar you raise for Head Start can help keep the window of opportunity open for at-risk children. Visit www.nhsa.org for additional information and your toolkit.





What is Great Start? Saginaw County’s Great Start Collaborative:

• Is part of a statewide network working to improve the system of early

childhood services.

• Is under the Michigan Department of Education’s Office of Great Start.

• Formed in 2006 as a partnership of parents, community agencies, business leaders, educators, health care providers, faith and philanthropic leaders.

• Includes Physical and Social-Emotional health, Early Education and Care and Parent Leadership and Support.

• Has projects going on to reduce infant mortality, increase information about school readiness and strengthen Home Visiting services.

• Covers more than 12,000 children under 5 living in Saginaw County.

• Is important because brain research shows that by age 4, 85% of a child's brain is formed. Those first few years of life are pivotal in shaping a child's future!

Saginaw County’s Great Start Parent Coalition:• Consists of parents and caregivers of children 12 and younger.

• Includes parents who have used early childhood services and want to share their experiences.

• Is a network of parents who share ideas, concerns and successes.

• Works to educate and build awareness with other parents.

• All children deserve a healthy foundation in life!

• To learn more or get involved, visit www.greatstartsaginaw.org or like us on Facebook.

This summer:• Check your local library for Summer Reading programs.

• Look for Birth-5 playgroups around the county.



FROM P 23, Trauma TrainingServices, 411 E. Genesee, Saginaw, Michigan. The training was conducted by Kelley Blanck, Technical Assistance Coordinator for Saginaw Max System of Care and Keva Clark, M.Ed., Family Involvement Coordinator for Saginaw Max System of Care.

Eight modules were covered that opened the understanding of why children are defiant towards the people who are trying to care for them and how we all have a responsibility to become advocates for our children. Many children in the foster care system have lived through traumatic experiences. Understanding how trauma affects children can help foster parents, educators, and those working with a traumatized child to make sense of a child’s behavior, feelings, and attitudes.

Once it is understood why a child behaves the way he or she does, then we as a community will be better prepared to help children cope with the effects of trauma. There is an African

proverb that states, “It takes a whole village to raise a child”.

It is important to understand that birth parents, foster parents, and those involved with children, who have been victimized, need to take the time to be educated about the effects of trauma, and how the quality of life can improve for the victims and their families.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, US Department of Health and Human Services funded the workshop curriculum. The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) that was established by Congress in 2000 as a collaboration of academic and community-based service centers whose mission is to raise the standard of care and increase access to services for traumatized children and their families across the United States supported the training.

Combining knowledge of child development, expertise in the full range of child traumatic experiences, and attention to cultural

perspectives, the NCTSN serves as a national resource for developing and disseminating evidence-based interventions, trauma-informed services, and public and professional education.

To educate our community about Trauma and its effects, the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Incorporated, Gamma Kappa Chapter will be hosting a Trauma Summit entitled “Unmasking the Faces of Trauma: Caring for Children through Resiliency, Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Saginaw Valley State University from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Workshops and Keynote Speakers will share how we as a community can be advocates and how we can help our greatest resource—our children— feel safe and grow up to become ambassadors and advocates for future generations.

The summit will also help foster parents be more effective and have a more positive experience that make being a resource parent so worthwhile.

Girl Pride Sugar & Spice

Young Men Who Dare GEMS Parent Committee

Tuesday Tutoring

Now taking applications for youth ages 6-18 wanting to meet new friends, explore ideas, and learn different

aspects of life. For more information call (989) 399-9275 / 737-9286

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Get Ready for Kindergarten Suggestion!Walk with your child by the school, play on the playground, and maybe take him or her inside for a special tour. Research shows that children who have established routine in their lives feel more safe and secure.



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A.Philip Randolph InstitutePOB 1107Saginaw, MI 48606American Red Cross1232 N. MichiganSaginaw, MI 48602989-754-8181CAN Council Saginaw County1311 N. Michigan AvenueSaginaw, MI 48602(989) 752-7226 / fax (989) 752-2777www.cancouncil.org Circle of Love 1809 Durand Ave.Saginaw, MI 48602989-754-2377Emmaus House of Saginaw733 S. 15th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-755-7538THE EZEKIEL [email protected]. Box 3470Saginaw, MI. 48605-3470Phone: 989.755.1620 Fax: 989.755.4038

First Ward Community Center1410 N. 12th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-753-0411Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan5470 Davis Rd.Saginaw, MI 48604989-799-9565Good Neighbors Mission1318 Cherry StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-399-9918Health Delivery, Inc. 501 Lapeer Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607989.759.6400Houghton-Jones Task Force1708 Johnson StreetSaginaw, MI989-752-1660Lighthouse Outreach Center 808 Janes StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989.928.9096Mobile Medical Response834 S. Washington Ave.

Saginaw, MI 48601989.758.2900Michigan Banner Outreach 1400 W. GeneseeSaginaw, MI 48602989-714-2240

Pit and Balcony Theatre805 N. HamiltonSaginaw, MI 48602www.pitandbalconytheatre.com989. [email protected]

Public Libraries of SaginawButman-Fish, Claytor, Hoyt, Wickes & Zauel Libraries505 Janes AvenueSaginaw, MI 48607989-755-0904www.saginawlibrary.org

Restoration Community Outreach1205 Norman Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-1886 / fax (989) 753-2880Email: [email protected] Saginaw County Community Action Agency, Inc. (CAC)2824 Perkins StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989.753.7741The Saginaw Community Foundation1 Tuscola, Suite 100 Saginaw, MI 48607989-755-0545Women of Colors POB 5525Saginaw, MI 48603989.399.9275 or 989.737.9286

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Saginaw-Shiawassee Habitat for Humanity welcomes Dr. Donald J. Bachand as the fourth president of Saginaw Valley State University. Having spent his entire career with SVSU, Dr. Bachand understands the needs of the student community and the greater Great Lakes Bay Region community.

We are blessed to have such a kind, knowledgeable and approachable leader at the helm of one of our region’s greatest intellectual and cultural assets. With representation

from 33 countries in 90 programs leading to baccalaureate degrees and 15 graduate programs (including one doctoral program), plus 10 specialized accreditations, our community’s now 50-year relationship with Michigan’s youngest public university is in good hands.

Fortunately for all of us, Dr. Bachand clearly understands the important function SVSU plays in community engagement for the greater good which builds students into leaders for international opportunities and greater global citizenship. God bless Dr. Bachand in his new role.

On behalf of our board of directors, staff and volunteers, congratulations!

Cameron M. BradyExecutive DirectorSaginaw-Shiawassee Habitat for Humanity

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FUNdraising Good Times

Reader Success!By Mel B. and Pearl D. Shaw

We eat, drink and sleep fundraising. It’s what we love. We truly enjoy and embrace the people and organizations we work with. We get excited when clients take the tools we develop for them and put them to work. We cherish their successes and most importantly we celebrate their work.

At the end of the day fundraising is all about attracting resources for nonprofit organizations and institutions that make a difference in peo-ple’s lives. While not every organization is in a position to hire fundraising counsel, there are so many people doing wonderful things who need just a few suggestions, or some new information so they can do a better job and raise more money. These are the people we write FUNdraising

Good Times for. This column is our way of giving back and

sharing information about fundraising, fund de-velopment and the important roles of nonprofit board members, staff and volunteers. It was almost nine years ago that FUNdraising Good Times debuted in The Globe Newspaper in Oak-land, CA. There are now 30 papers and two mag-azines from around the country that publish this column. This commitment on the part of publish-ers and editors demonstrates their commitment to growing the nonprofit sector and supporting the people who give their time and energy to serving others.

We cherish our readers, though most are un-known to us. As writers you don’t always “meet” your audience. But, we did recently meet a reader who embraced us sharing “I read your column all the time.” We were con-ducting a workshop for the ArtsMemphis commu-nity engagement fellows when Judy Davis came up to us and shared that

she raised $45,000 using suggestions from our column. That caught our attention and we had to learn more!

We learned that Davis, the membership out-

reach manager at the Metal Museum in Memphis, played an important role in The 10th Anniversary Gates Campaign. The museum was celebrating the 25th anniversary of the most beloved part of their permanent collection – the 10th Anniversary Gates. These are metal gates adorned with 331 unique rosettes that were con-tributed by over 200 metal smiths from around the world. After 25 years of exposure to the ele-ments the gates and rosettes desperately needed restoration. This required removing, repairing and cleaning each rosette, and then sandblasting and repainting the gates.

The campaign raised $45,000 by inviting museum members and visitors to “sponsor a rosette” with individual donations ranging from $100 - $500. Each rosette sponsor received a credit line in a catalog published to commemo-rate the rededication of the newly restored gates on Mother’s Day, 2014.

This was Davis’ first professional fundrais-ing project and she was armed with inspiration and information from our columns.

Next week: The details!Mel and Pearl Shaw position nonprofits, col-

leges and universities for fundraising success. For help with your campaign visit www.saa-dandshaw.com or call (901) 522-8727.

Copyright 2014 – Mel and Pearl Shaw

Mel B. and Pearl D. Shaw Saad & Shaw Comprehensive FundDevelopment Services

Judy Davis Metal Museum Membership Outreach Manager

Bike Run Funds Advocates for Abused ChildrenSaginaw - Mike and Amy Beyerlein,

owners of Grand Central Sports Bar & Grill, are hosting the 6th Annual Kruisin’ 4 Kids Fun Run on Saturday, August 16th. Proceeds benefits CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Saginaw County. CASAs are highly trained volunteers serving as the voice for children who are in the system due to abuse or neglect.

Register your bike or classic car for $10 ($15 with a passenger) at 10 a.m. on August 16, at Grand Central located at 3504 State St.,

in Saginaw. The run begins at 11 a.m. and ends back at Grand Central in time for the evening’s Pig Roast. Stops will be made at bars throughout Saginaw and Bay Counties.

The public is welcome to join Fun Run participants for the Pig Roast and entertainment at Grand Central from 5 to 7 p.m. for just $10 per person.

Christopher Boyd, Saginaw County Chief Assistant Prosecutor & Kruisin’ organizer, says, “The Kruisin’ bike run is a great way to have a

little fun and help neglected and abused children in the process. I’ve been involved with the CAN Council for a long time, and they do a wonderful job in our community and deserve our support.”

For more information on Kruisin’ 4 Kids, call Amy Beyerlein at 989. 529.0091 or Delores Gale of the CAN Council at 989.752.7226. For more information about the CAN Council’s CASA Program visit cancouncil.org/casa.



ISIS a ‘Direct Threat’ That Could Launch Attack on US Soil, Warns Sen. Lindsey GrahamBy Stoyan Zaimov, Christian Post Reporter

The militant Islamic State group could launch a direct attack on U.S. soil, warned South Carolina GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, who urged President Barack Obama to do more to counter the group that has taken large parts of Iraq and Syria.

“Mr. President, be honest with the threat we face,” Graham said in a Fox News interview on Sunday. “They are coming.”

The Republican senator, who is also a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, identified the militants as a “direct threat to our homeland.”

The U.S. has launched limited airstrikes at terrorist installations in northern Iraq to defend American personnel. The militants, formerly known as ISIS, continue taking cities in Iraq, threatening the central government and forcing thousands of Christians to flee their homes.

A senior U.S. official said that the U.S. is also sending arms to Kurdistan forces in Iraq who are fighting back against the Sunni militants. American military has also been helping facilitate weapons deliveries to the Kurds, providing logistic assistance and transportation to the north.

Close to 20,000 minority Yazidis have been rescued in northern Iraq, though tens of thousands reportedly remain stranded on mountains hiding from the Islamic State.

Christians have also been driven out by the thousands, with Lebanon’s Maronite Patriarch Beshara Rai calling on the international community to intervene and stop the ongoing persecution.

“We renew the patriarchate’s call to the Arab League, the United Nations, the Security Council and the International Criminal Court to put a stop to ISIS’ attacks and those of other fundamentalist organizations against the Christians of Mosul and the villages of

Ninevah in dear Iraq, and allow the return of those Christians to their homes and properties with dignity, securing for them a decent life in their home countries with all the rights of citizens,” AINA quoted Rai as saying during Sunday Mass in Diman, north Lebanon.

President Obama confirmed that U.S. forces have conducted airstrikes against terrorist forces outside the city of Erbil, and explained that the White House is pursuing a broader strategy in Iraq.

“We will protect our American citizens in Iraq, whether they’re diplomats, civilians or military. If these terrorists threaten our facilities or our personnel, we will take action to protect our people,” Obama said.

“More broadly, the United Nations in Iraq is working urgently to help respond to the needs of those Iraqis fleeing from areas under threat. The U.N. Security Council has called on the international community to do everything it can to provide food, water and shelter. And in my calls with allies and partners around the world, I’ll continue to urge them to join us in this humanitarian effort.”

Responses to the president’s strategy have been mixed. Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Maryland, has backed Obama and highlighted the importance of the humanitarian effort to help the refugees, and called on Iraq to develop a stronger, more-

inclusive government.California Sen. Dianne Feinstein of

the Democratic Party, who serves as the chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, warned that it will take strong action to defeat the Islamic State, however.

“It takes an army to defeat an army, and I believe that we either confront [Islamic State] now or we will be forced to deal with an even stronger enemy in the future,” Feinstein said on Friday after the airstrikes were announced. “Inaction is no longer an option.”

Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, has also warned that the militants are “getting stronger all the time” and growing in numbers.

“They have attracted 1,000 young men from around the world who are now fighting on their side,” McCain explained. “This ISIS is metastasizing throughout region. And their goal, as they’ve stated openly time after time, is the destruction of United States of America.”

Source: The Christian Post

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Ebola Virus Death Toll in West Africa Passes 1,000THE World Health Organization says the

death toll in the Ebola outbreak in West Africa has passed 1,000. The UN health agency said in a news release on August 11, that 1,013 people have died in the outbreak, which has hit Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone and possibly Nigeria.

Authorities have recorded 1,848 suspected, probable or confirmed cases of the disease, which causes a high fever, vomiting and bleeding. The outbreak was first identified in March in Guinea, but it likely started months earlier. The updated WHO tally includes figures from August 7 to August 9, during which 52 people died and 69 more were infected.

Ebola is highly lethal and there is no licensed vaccine or treatment for the disease, but so far three infected people have received an experimental drug.

The news comes as a US company which makes an experimental drug for treating the virus sends all its available supplies to West Africa.

“In responding to the request received this weekend from a West African nation, the available supply of ZMapp is exhausted,” said a statement on the Mapp Bio website on Monday.

“Any decision to use ZMapp must be made by the patients’ medical team,” it said, adding that the drug was “provided at no cost in all cases.” The biomedical collaboration between US and Canadian researchers involves a drug that is manufactured in tobacco leaves and is hard to produce on a large scale.

The company did not reveal which nation received the doses, or how many were sent, though CNN reported that Liberia was to receive the sample doses.

The two American missionary workers who fell ill with Ebola while working in Monrovia last month were given doses of the drug. Both have been transported to an isolation unit at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, where they are receiving continuous care.

A Spanish priest who was infected with Ebola and given a dose has died.

The ethics of distributing experimental medications to some people but not others was the focus of a special meeting of the World Health Organization on Monday.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have repeatedly stressed that the drug’s effects are unknown, since it has not been

through a process of rigorous clinical trials.Source: www.CDC.gov

CDC Source Map of Ebola

True Vine Missionary Baptist Church Celebrates Pastoral Anniversary

TrueVine Missionary Baptist Church located at 2930 Janes Street will celebrate the 24th Pastoral Anniversary of Pastor and Mrs. Paul E. Broaddus on Sunday, September 14, 2014, at 10:45 a.m. and 4 p.m.

The theme for this grand occasion is “Celebrating Our Pastor’s Steadfast Vision- Inspired by God, Driven by

Faith, and Empowered by the Holy Spirit” (2 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 11:1, 2 & Peter 1:21) KJV.

The celebration will begin at 10:45 a.m. with guest minister, Pastor Dr. Cullen Hill of Greater Concord Baptist Church from Detroit, and continue in celebration at 4 p.m. with guest minister, Pastor Rufus Bradley and the New Life Baptist Church of the city.

The public is invited to come out and celebrate this special occasion. For further questions or concerns contact the church at 989. 752.0751, Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

We are looking to have a glorious time in the Lord!

Pastor and Mrs. Paul E. Broaddus

Bethel AME ChurchPastor P. David Saunders535 Cathay St.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-7011

Bread of Life Harvest CenterSenior Pastor Rodney J. McTaggart 3726 Fortune Blvd. Saginaw, MI 48603(989) 790-7933

Christ Disciples BaptistPastor Eddie Benson3317 Lapeer StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 754-2444

Christ Fellowship MBCPastor Robert Davis818 N. Washington Ave. Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 754-4435

Corinthian Baptist ChurchPastor Roy L. Manning104 S. 10th St.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 754-1820

Faith Harvest ChurchBishop Ronald E. ChippFaith Harvest Church 1734 N. MasonSaginaw, MI 48602(989) 799-4200Website: www.faithharvestministry.orgE-mail: [email protected] Freewill Missionary

Grace Chapel ChurchPastor James Nelson2202 Janes Ave.Saginaw, MI 48601989.755.3212

Greater Williams TempleBishop H.J. Williams608 Remington Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-5291

Saginaw Jacob’s LadderPastor Dempsey Allen1926 Fairfield StreetSaginaw, MI 48602989-799-6601

Life In Christ MinistriesPastor Dennis Cotton, Sr.2915 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, MI [email protected]

Messiah Missionary Baptist Church2615 Williamson RoadSaginaw, MI 48601Pastor Otis Washington Phone: 989-777-2636Fax: 989-777-2640Email: [email protected]: www.Messiahsag.org

Mt. Olive Baptist ChurchPastor Marvin T. Smith1114 N. 6th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 752-8064

New Beginning Christian ChurchReverend Dr. Willie F. Casey1016 Sherman Road Saginaw, MI 48604 989-754-2963

New Beginnings Life Changing MinistriesPastor Otis Dickens2312 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-3650

New Birth Missionary BaptistPastor Larry D. Camel1418 S. WarrenSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-6604

New Covenant Christian CenterPastor Ron Frierson 523 Hayden Saginaw, MI 752-8485

New Life Baptist ChurchPastor Rufus Bradley1401 Janes St. Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-1151

Ninth Street Community Church Pastor William L. Scott, Jr. Assistant Pastor Rex Jones 1118 N. 9th Street Saginaw, MI 48601 989-752-7366

Prince of Peace Baptist Church 825 North 24th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989.754.2841Pastor Robert B. Corley, Jr.

Resurrection Life Ministries ChurchPastor Carolyn L. Wilkins 2320 Sheridan Avenue Saginaw, MI 48601989.754.9466

St. Paul Baptist Pastor Vincent D. McMillon120 N. 15th St. Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 752-5023

Saginaw Valley Community Pastor Richard Sayad3660 HermansauSaginaw, MI 48603(989) 752-4769

St. Lukes CME Church1121 Tuscola Saginaw, MI 48607(989) 755-0351

The Potters Touch MinistriesPastor Kareem J. Bowen1402 North 6th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989.755.9406Facebook.com/The Potters Touch

Transforming Life Ministries Pastor William Brown3024 South Washington AvenueSaginaw, MI 48601-4353(989) 754-9573

True Vine Baptist Church Pastor Paul E. Broaddus 2930 Janes StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-752-0751

Victorious Believers Ministries Church Rev. Christopher V. Pryor624 S. Outer Dr. Saginaw, MI (989) 755-7692

Wolverine Baptist State Convention615 S. Jefferson Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607

World Outreach Campus of Greater Coleman Temple MinistriesSupt. H.J. Coleman Jr.2405 Bay Rd. Saginaw, MI 48602(989) 752-7957

Zion Missionary Baptist ChurchPastor Rodrick Smith721 JohnsonSaginaw, MI 48607(989) 754-9621

To Celebrate a Life Call 989.753.3475, or email [email protected] and Memorials



Saginaw - Draymond Green was a standout as an athlete at Saginaw High, Michigan State, and is now continuing to be the outstanding athlete as he continues in his third year in the NBA as a Golden State Warrior.

However, those that know Green, remember him also as a Saginawian that cared about his community, and the youth who are living here with their dreams and aspirations of one day reaching their goals.

So, on August 9, he returned to Saginaw to fulfill one of his dreams to host a basketball camp in his hometown, and to be an

inspiration to other youth as others were once to him.

The basketball camp welcomed 150 youth and taught them various skills while providing an atmosphere of success from a positive role model.

“It means a lot,” Green said. “Not too long ago, I was that same kid from Saginaw, Michigan wondering how do I live my dream? ... I remember growing up going to the Darvin Ham camp and the Jason Richardson camp. To be able to come back and put one of these on myself is a dream come true.”



Draymond Green Hosts 1st Annual Free Basketball Camp in Hometown By The Michigan Banner Staff

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www.almanac.comAugust Long-Range Weather ForecastAUGUST 2014: temperature 73° (4° above avg.); precipitation 2” (2” below avg.); Aug 1-7: T-storms, then sunny, nice; Aug 8-12: Scattered t-storms, warm; Aug 13-24: Sunny; cool, then hot; Aug 25-31: A few t-storms, warm.

Little League Baseball Celebrates 75th Anniversary Schedule @ www.littleleague.org

Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.Bobby Unser

Tackling life is a matter of problem solving — that’s Terrance Moore’s way of thinking. And what better way to improve the world than to help others as they leap life’s hurdles? The junior criminal justice major likes to be there when someone can use a helping hand: Terrance serves as a resident assistant, helping his students overcome the roadblocks of college life, and as vice president of the Cardinal Military Association, supporting veterans through any difficulties they might face.

A firm believer in support systems, Terrence is also a member of the National Leadership and Success Society, an organization that unites students who want to set and achieve goals. And as part of the Greek fraternity Tau Kappa Epsilon, the Criminal Justice Society, and the co-ed service fraternity Alpha Sigma Pi, he’s learned that the best way to lead is by example. “If I don’t help,” he said, “who will?”

i ama role model

Prospective or transfer students can check out SVSU by taking a campus tour and meeting with an admissions representative. Call (989) 964-4200 or email [email protected].

Visit us online at svsu.edu



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