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TUESDAY, September 30, 2008 - Dialogue Group

First Presbyterian Dialogue Group  

This dialogue group, at its last meeting, explored the cultures of many nations around the world and their effect on our multicultural city. Discussion will include the effect that slavery has on blacks and whites in the Chattahoochee Valley. If you have a contribution to make concerning these challenges, you are encouraged to attend.   

Notes from these Dialogue Groups can be found on the One Columbus website: www.onecolumbus.org  under "Dialogue Groups" as well as articles, selected readings and contributions from participants.

Contact: Berrien Zettler at 706-324-6363

Sponsorship opportunities available for the 5^th Annual Recognition Dinner

Beginning Monday, September 29, 2008 businesses and individuals can take advantage of sponsorship opportunities for our 5^th Annual Recognition Dinner at the Columbus Iron Works and Trade Center at 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 22, 2009.

The Recognition Dinners are region-wide initiatives established to honor the accomplishments of individuals, companies and youth who have made significant contributions with respect to diversity in the Columbus area.

Information about the 5^th Annual Dinner (and past dinners) can be found on our website; however, beginning Monday, sponsorship opportunities and the Response Form will be available on our website. www.onecolumbus.org

During the Dinner, each sponsor will be included in a video presentation.

Contact: Lee Brantley, Sponsorship Committee Chair  706-324-6471

Nominations sought for One Columbus Community Excellence Award

The Fifth Annual One Columbus Recognition Dinner will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2009, where a person or organization will receive the prestigious One Columbus Community Excellence Award for their work in the field of diversity. The Richard R Miles award will be given to a high school junior or senior for similar work in their school and community. The Dinner will be held at the Trade Center at 7:00 pm and will conclude a week of events that start on Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday.

The nomination form and criteria can be accessed from the homepage of the One Columbus website www.onecolumbus.org.

Contact: Teresa Tomlinson   706-494-1633

DOWN THE ROAD

Race Relations Breakfasts  are held the second and fourth Wednesdays each month at Ruth Ann's on Veterans Parkway . Breakfast begins at 7:30am and you are encouraged to bring a friend with you. $6.00 is asked of regular members.  First timers and visitors are our guests.  See our website for more information.

The nomination form and criteria can be accessed from the homepage of the One Columbus website www.onecolumbus.org.