We
start this Nonprofit Thursday recalling the zest that Judge George W. White had
for community and self-help. Obit writers, including us, noted his affability,
but he was steadfast in his pursuits and possessed of a certain feistiness to
boot. The time of his passing has poignancy reminiscent of the natural passing of the seasons.
The
judge’s proudest community achievement was undoubtedly the establishment of the
Cleveland chapter of the United Black Fund. This weekend will witness not the
judge’s funeral but also the retirement party of his longtime UBF colleague and
friend, Ruby Terry, who served as both board chair and then chief executive
officer for more than twenty years.
The
bookend events perhaps form a springboard for the launch of UBF’s next phase,
which will be led by its new president, Cecil Lipscomb. We had the chance to
chat with Mr. Lipscomb for a few minutes when we stopped at UBF offices earlier
this week. He is an impressive young man with a bold agenda for a vital agency
in need of a shot in the arm.
Lipscomb
was presented as a candidate to the UBF board through the efforts of Barbara Danforth, former YWCA Cleveland president and CEO who this year launched a new career as
executive search consultant. She appears to be off to a great start!
Judge
White charted an independent course as a politician. He would probably applaud
the efforts of the Cuyahoga County Young Democrats in their sponsorship of a
series of panel discussions addressing the issue of city, county, and regional population decline.
Tonight’s
panel discussion, “Media and Self-Esteem of the County”, is the second of an
eleven part series. It will focus on the County’s image in the local and
national media. Tonight's panel will be
moderated by radio personality Bijou Star [aka Kim Sadler] of Radio One Cleveland. Panelists will be Kenny Crumpton and Angelica
Campos (Fox 8) Colby "Colby Colb" Tyner of Radio-One, Felicia Haney
of the Call and Post, and Rocky
Robinson of Plain Dealer.
The
series aims to provide in-depth and often surprising information regarding the
state of Cuyahoga County through eleven topical discussions - each focusing on
an aspect of life in the region. The program is intended to involve and elicit
input from the public.
The
eleven panel discussions will culminate in the “Why Stay Conference” scheduled
for September 2012. Emphasis is on ways regional government can retain the
so-called Echo Generation, the 80 million tech-savvy Americans born between
1977 and 1997.
The
panel discussion is free of charge and is open to the public. No reservations are required, so head over
after work to Loft Works in midtown [1667 E. 40th street, Suite B1]Midtown
from 6-8:30PM.
For
more information, please contact Charmaine Pope, Co-chair, Why Stay Executive
Committee, at 216.200.2761.
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If you
have been curious about the Occupy the Hood movement, you might want to head
over to The Audacity of H.O.P.E. Foundation tomorrow. Topics being addressed
include firsthand reports from homeowners victimized by fraudulent
foreclosures, and how to fight back against them.
The
program will start at 6PM at 11239 Superior Ave in the Glenville area just
north of University Circle.
No
charge, no reservations, all are welcome. Contact Natalie Fitten of Occupy the
Hood Cleveland [216.383.4873] or Griot Y-Von
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The Cleveland Council of Black Colleges
Alumni Association and the Metropolitan Cleveland Alliance of Black School
Educators (Metro CABSE) are sponsoring their annual Historically Black
College & University College Fair.
The event will take place this Saturday
from 8:30AM until 12:30PM on the main campus of The Word Church South
MultiPlex in southeast Cleveland. Contact:
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OPENINGS/OPPORTUNITIES
The Mahoning Youngstown Community Action Partnership is
looking for an executive director.
The successful candidate will be
responsible for the operations and management of the community action agency. The
preferred candidate will have a master’s degree in nonprofit management or
public administration, together with a minimum of five years experience in a
nonprofit executive leadership position.
For more information contact The Prout Group [1111 Superior Ave., Cleveland OH 44114 • 216-771-2260].
Deadline for consideration is Fridays
at 3pm.
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