Items of Importance

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TUESDAY,  October 14, 2008 - Dialogue Group

The First Presbyterian Dialogue Group continues offering participants an opportunity to share their personal experiences with respect to race. Discussion continues concerning "the role fear plays in understanding cultural differences." This bridge building effort toward mutual understanding begins at 6:30 pm on Tuesday.  Enter the church from First Avenue across from the CB&T parking garage.

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

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

Down the Road

WEDNESDAY, October 22, 2008 - Race Relations Breakfast

Our eighth of the series "My Challenges with Race" will feature Lula Huff, Tax Commissioner for the Columbus Consolidated Government.   

The Race Relations Breakfasts are held 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.

Contact: Lee Brantley  706-324-6471

 BRAC Update

Each first Tuesday of the month , at 3:00pm in Building 4 (Infantry Hall) Classroom 6 at Fort Benning, members of the community are welcome to an update on what is happening with BRAC. Here is where rumor and fact get separated. Have a representative from your organization attend the next session on November 4th