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Congratulations, Phyllis Hagen!
2009 Leadership Jefferson City Scholarship Recipient and Graduate
We send our congratulations to Phyllis for successfully completing the Leadership Jefferson City Program and graduating May 28, 2009. Phyllis was the lucky recipient of the JC Multicultural Forum Leadership JC Scholarship sponsored by RR Donnelley this year. Only 30 persons are admitted each year into this five month program, which has been offered by the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce since 1988. The program is designed to identify and motivate emerging leaders, and to develop their potential for community leadership roles by exposing them to the opportunities, realities and challenges of the community. Phyllis is our guest speaker at our June 16 meeting and she will share the highlights and how she will take what she’s learned to promote inclusion in our community. Join us to meet Phyllis and hear about her experiences.Recruiting Interested Community Members & Board of Directors
If you are looking for a way to give back to our community and believe in our mission of “Celebrating Diversity & Building Community”, we have a place for you! Everything takes a commitment from volunteers to make sure it is a success. Volunteers are needed for the Forum to continue it’s involvement in the community and to grow. Join us at our monthly meetings (5:30 p.m., the 3rd Tuesday of each month, at the Coca-Cola Community Room, 605 Washington St.), work with committees, help at the Adopt a Hwy. Trash Pickups or, if you’ve been doing all of the above and are ready for the next step, consider being part of the Board. The Board nomination form is found on the Board page.Multicultural Fall Festival Update
The Festival Planning Committee is busy working on this year’s multicultural festival that will be held Saturday, October 3, 2009, at Memorial Park from 11 to 4. We’re putting together a program with entertainment, food, information booths, vendors, and a children’s area for everyone to enjoy. Our next Festival Planning Committee meeting will be June 27 at a time and location to be determined – after our Adopt a Hwy. Trash Pickup that starts at 9 am at Rackers Equipment located on Rt. CC at Hwy. 54W. If you’d like to serve on the Planning Committee or help with the trash pickup, please email us at info@jcmcf.org.If you are looking for a way to promote your business or organization, want to share your heritage with others in the community, or are a performer, please visit our Festival page or email us at info@jcmcf.org to find out how you can be a part of the festival.
Of course, the festival is not possible without the support of our sponsors. If your organization can help us this year we offer the following sponsorship levels. Remember, the Forum is a 501(c)3 not for profit organization. Your investment/donation is tax deductible.
Gold Level Sponsor ($1,000):
- Full-page advertisement in the Fall Festival Program;
- Distinguished mention in print, radio, and television advertisements held in advance of the Fall Festival;
- Free booth space at the Fall Festival; and,
- Honorable listing in the post-Festival ad in the News Tribune.
Silver Level Sponsor ($500):
- ½-page advertisement in the Fall Festival Program;
- Distinguished mention in radio and television advertisements held in advance of the Fall Festival; and,
- Honorable listing in the post-Festival ad in the News Tribune.
Bronze Level Sponsor ($250):
- ¼-page advertisement in the Fall Festival Program; and,
- Honorable listing in the post-Festival ad in the News Tribune.
An addition to the festival this year is recognizing a “Diversity Hero” and giving an “Inspiration” award. Visit our Festival Page for more information and the nomination forms for both awards.
Resources
Here are two great resources for you:
DiversityInc
Want to learn about Alysa Stanton, the first Black female rabbi? Did you know that the fastest growing population segment is multiracial according to the US Census Bureau? Do you know about the opportunities made possible through the United Negro College Fund (UNCF)? Articles about these issues and many more can be read free of charge on this website --- www.diversityinc.com. With a paid membership, you can access many more articles and get a print magazine.
Teaching Tolerance
Teaching Tolerance was founded by the Southern Poverty Law Center and it’s dedicated to reducing prejudice and improving intergroup relations in our children. There are materials for educators, parents, teens, and kids – all free to download. The Southern Poverty Law Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to seeking justice, monitoring hate, and promoting tolerance. Visit www.tolerance.org and www.splcenter.org for more information.
The words of Ola Joseph, author and motivational speaker, sum up the Forum’s mission:
"Diversity is not about how we differ.
Diversity is about embracing one another's uniqueness."Have a safe & wonderful summer!
Phyllis Launius, JCMCF PresidentAs always, the public is welcome to attend our Board meetings held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Coca-Cola Community Room located at 605 Washington St.
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One way to help build community is through partnering with others. It is the Forum's desire to partner with various organizations who we believe have an important role in the community. If your organization is interested in working with the Forum, we would very much like to hear from you. Please send correspondence and information about your organization to us at: JCMCF, P.O. Box 106125, Jefferson City, MO 65110 or e-mail your information to us at info@jcmcf.org .
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NAACP 100th Centennial Convention
July 11 2009
New York, New York, Visit Http://jcnaap.blogspot.com
JCMCF Monthly Meeting
July 21 2009
Everyone Is Welcome. 5:30 P.m., Coca-Cola Community Room, 605 Washington St.
JCMCF Monthly Meeting
August 18 2009
Everyone Is Welcome. 5:30 P.m., Coca-Cola Community Room, 605 Washington St.
JCMCF Monthly Meeting
September 15 2009
Everyone Is Welcome. 5:30 P.m., Coca-Cola Community Room, 605 Washington St.
Missouri NAACP State Quarterly Meeting
September 26 2009
Columbia, 10-4. Visit Http://jcnaap.blogspot.com
Fall Festival
October 03 2009
Memorial Park
NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner
October 03 2009
6:00 PM, Visit Http://jcnaap.blogspot.com
JCMCF Monthly Meeting
October 20 2009
Everyone Is Welcome. 5:30 P.m., Coca-Cola Community Room, 605 Washington St.
JCMCF Monthly Meeting
November 17 2009
Everyone Is Welcome. 5:30 P.m., Coca-Cola Community Room, 605 Washington St.
JCMCF Monthly Meeting
December 15 2009
Everyone Is Welcome. 5:30 P.m., Coca-Cola Community Room, 605 Washington St.
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The Jefferson City Multicultural Forum exists to foster understanding of and communication between races and cultures by:
- Promoting harmony;
- Welcoming diverse groups into the existing population;
- Encouraging acceptance and acknowledgement of our diversity;
- Working with individuals of all origins to develop capable, productive citizens;
- Providing information regarding multicultural issues;
- Facilitating networking opportunities with regard to multicultural issues; and,
- Educating employers and potential employees regarding hiring practices and opportunities for diverse populations.
The Forum holds several events throughout the year including the Fall Festival. These events help to simply bring the diverse population of Jefferson City together to enjoy one another and learn more about the cultures represented in the community.
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Who inspires you? Who is your hero? We are accepting nominations for these categories and will recognize them at the festival. For more information, click here.
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If you, or someone you know, have a reading problem, we encourage you to take advantage of this program. Improving a person's reading skills not only helps them professionally, but it also helps to improve their personal life, especially their self esteem. The mission of ABLE is to teach adults to read. This includes non-readers, poor readers, or persons who cannot comprehend what they read. This program is a free, private service that is open to the public. ABLE is located in the Educational Resource Center (Performing Arts Center) at 501 Madison Street, Jefferson City, MO, or you may call the Executive Director, Mr. Ben Smith, directly at (573) 636-5558.
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If you are interested in learning more about the Jefferson City Multicultural Forum or would like to be added to our newsletter distribution list, please feel free to contact us via e-mail at info@jcmcf.org .