Items of Importance

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TUESDAY, October 7, 2008 - Dialogue Group

First Presbyterian Dialogue Group  

Discussion centered around 'the effect that the race of the presidential candidates has on attitudes and behavior in the Chattahoochee Valley' was the major topic of discussion at the last dialogue group. From the discussion, some participants reported they voted early, and recommend this to others as a record number of people are expected to vote on November 4.

If you have a contribution to make concerning challenges that face us here in the Chattahoochee Valley, contact Berrien Zettler at the number below.   

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

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Race Relations Breakfast

The Race Relations Breakfasts are held at Ruth Ann's Restaurant on Veterans Parkway twice a month - the second and fourth Wednesdays.  On the second Wednesday, general topics of concern to Columbus are discussed. On the fourth Wednesday, the new series "My Challenges with Race" feature a presenter from the community addressing issues they faced and how they were handled.

 On Wednesday, October 22 , tax commissioner Lula Huff will be the presenter.

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.

Contact: Lee Brantley  706-324-6471

 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 close October 31 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. Nominations must be post marked  by the end of business Friday, October 31.

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

To vote in November, you must register by October 6, 2008

You must register to vote before close of business on Monday, October 6 in order to vote on November 4. Create your own personal project and call it "take a neighbor" to get registered so as many of us as possible can help determine the future of our nation, state, and local communities by the people we elect to public office.