The Michigan Banner September 01, 2015 Edition

Volume 13 • Number 4 The Michigan BannerFirst Great Lakes Bay Regional Newspaper

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Celebrating 13 years of Positive News!

Leading in Diversity

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Her Calling...P 12

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Legacy P 11

HISTORYP 29

“Empowering Communities and Changing Lives”

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Saginaw NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner 2015 Honorees AnnouncedThe Saginaw County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of

Colored People (NAACP) will present its 45th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet on Sunday, September 27, 2015, 6 p.m. at the Horizons Conference Center, 6200 State Street in Saginaw. The banquet’s theme is “NAACP: Pursuing Liberty in the Face of Injustice.”

Three individuals and one community organization will share in the honors during the 45th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet. The honorees are Heidi Bolger, Principal, Rehmann Group; Ana Hidalgo, Community Activist; Carl Williams, former 95th District State Representative; and the Saginaw African Cultural Festival Committee.

Tyrek Brown, the Saginaw winner in the 37th Annual National Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological, and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) Competition, will also be recognized during the program. He won a Bronze medal in Computer Science during the NAACP national convention held in Philadelphia, PA in July.

Tyrek has won 3 medals in 4 years of competition in ACT-SO Competitions. Tyrek Brown is a rising senior in the Saginaw Public School District Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy.

Calvin Mackie, Ph.D. is the keynote speaker. Mackie is Managing Partner, Channel

ZerO Group, LLC and is a noted trailblazer in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). He is Chairman of the Louisiana Council on the Social Status of Black Boys and Men, Partner, Golden Leaf Energy, and former Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Tulane University.

Twenty-five outstanding professionals from the Great Lakes Bay Region will also be recognized at the 5 p.m., opening business reception.

The Tickets to the 45th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet are $65.00 for adults, and can be purchased by calling the Saginaw County NAACP branch office 989.752-0614.

The President of the Saginaw Branch of the NAACP is Leola Wilson. The Freedom Fund Banquet is chaired by Odail Thorns.

The NAACP, founded in New York in 1909 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland is a 501(c) 3 entity comprised of seven regions representing 49 states, five countries, and the District of Columbia. The NAACP ensures the political, educational, social and economic equality of minority group citizens through democratic processes.

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Congratulations to the Michigan Banner on 13 years of producing outstanding positive “newsworthy” stories that continue to inform and inspire us.

Thank you for being a leader in the Great Lakes Bay Region and within our community. Your publication has been a great resource in keeping this community abreast of events, opportunities and human interest stories.

Jerome Buckley and his team have achieved tremendous growth, success and built eminent goodwill and cohesiveness in this community. I know the Michigan Banner will continue to empower individuals

within the GLB Region.

I want to wish you much success in the future for many years to come.

Sharon D. Reed

Hats off to The Michigan Banner Newspaper for 13 years of success. In a cultural climate where the news is often dominated by social media, print media is challenged to retool its approach to report current events.

It is refreshing to witness the Michigan Banner pushing forward and making a difference in these turbulent times. The newspaper exists at the intersection of community and commerce, providing an invaluable service

to the Mid-Michigan Region. I look to the next 13 years as a time of innovation, forward thinking,

and challenge to the status quo for The Michigan Banner. Increasing readership to not only Mid-Michigan but to other parts of the Midwest and the country.

Ontay JohnsonExecutive Director 100 Black Men of Indianapolis Organization

We are celebrating 13 years of POSITIVE NEWS!

Sharon D. Reed Ontay Johnson

It is a sincere pleasure to congratulate The Michigan Banner for 13 years of service to the Great Lakes Bay Region and beyond!

Throughout your history, you have remained faithful to your mission - educating, informing and enlightening your readers regarding events and news that directly and indirectly affect their communities globally, and serving as a catalyst and link for cultivating young adults as entrepreneurial and business leaders, while broadening economic opportunities within the communities worldwide.

Theodore Roosevelt, our 26th President, once said, “Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” Writing, publishing and distributing The Michigan Banner

for the past 13 years is definitely work worth doing, and you should be very proud of this amazing accomplishment. We look forward to celebrating more of your anniversaries in the future!Sincerely,

Jean Goodnow, Ph.D.PresidentDelta College

Congratulations to Mr. Jerome Buckley and the staff of The Michigan Banner on your 13th Anniversary of publishing quality

informative news and stories.

Words are powerful agents for change, so thank you for

using them wisely to educate, inspire and uplift our community.

Pastor Chris V. Pryor

Victorious Believers Ministries COGIC

Pastor Chris V. Pryor Jean Goodnow

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Martin O’Malley to Address Hispanic Audience at CHCI Presidential Candidates ForumWash. - Democratic presidential candidate

Martin O'Malley is the first candidate to confirm his participation in the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute's (CHCI) Presidential Candidates Forum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, October 7, 2015.

The Presidential Candidates Forum, which takes place during CHCI's Hispanic Heritage Month Public Policy Conference, provides a timely opportunity for presidential candidates to discuss their vision for the future of the country and address issues that directly impact the Latino community.

"We are excited that Governor O'Malley is the first to confirm his attendance and join us to discuss the issues that are most important to Latinos as the community carefully weighs who they will support in the upcoming presidential elections," said Esther Aguilera, CHCI President and CEO. "We look forward to learning about his ideas, his vision, and his qualifications to lead our country."

The complete agenda of the forum is online at http://hhm.chci.org/2015-agenda/.Martin O'Malley

Edward James Olmos Joins the National Society of Hispanic MBAs to Speak on Diversity in Our Society

Edward James Olmos

Texas -- Edward James Olmos, the multi-talented actor, producer, director, and community activist, will be a Keynote speaker during the Friday Breakfast at the 2015 National Society of Hispanic MBA's (NSHMBA) Conference & Career Expo on October 8, to October 11, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.

His much-anticipated 'We're All in the Same Gang' address will take place on Friday, October 9, at 8:30 a.m. The annual NSHMBA Conference & Career Expo is the largest Hispanic-focused Career Expo in the country.

"We are thrilled to have Edward James Olmos as a speaker at the 2015 NSHMBA Conference & Career Expo," said NSHMBA Interim CEO Thomas Savino. "Not only is he an iconic actor, but also a very successful Hispanic philanthropist. His speech will be enormously well received and very captivating."

Known as the "Olivier of the Latino world," Edward James Olmos is an individual flowing with talent and creativity.

In April 1999, Olmos launched a nationwide multimedia project called Americanos: Latino Life

in the United States, a celebration of Latino culture through photography, film, music, and the printed word. The project was co-sponsored by Time Warner Inc. and designed to inspire Latino pride, and to build bridges among Latinos and others.

Olmos also makes time to participate in many humanitarian efforts. He is the executive director of the Lives In Hazard Educational Project, a national gang prevention program funded by the US Department of Justice. He speaks at an average of 150 institutions each year.

"Edward James Olmos is a perfect fit for the 2015 NSHMBA Conference & Career Expo," said Debbie Cortez, NSHMBA Chicago Chapter President. "His personal journey to success as a Hispanic American will resonate with our attendees."

More information about the 2015 NSHMBA Conference & Career Expo in Chicago - including how to register for this event - can be found at www.nshmbaconference.org.

Source: National Society of Hispanic MBAs - National Office

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Disclaimer:The Latino Banner and its staff are not responsible and will not be held liable for any mistakes, errors, misspellings and false advertisements in part or whole that may be placed within its publication. Articles, information or comments printed in the Latino Banner are not necessarily the views or beliefs of The Latino Banner newspaper. The Latino Banner reserves the right to edit, change, or delete any information, or refuse to print any information, article or advertisement which is believed to be inconsistent with or conflicts with the mission of the newspaper.

We encourage readers to send letters, story ideas, comments and questions. Deadlines:2 weeks before each publication date of the 1st and 16th of each month.Submission Procedure:Mailed or e-mailed to the [email protected]. Preferred format: Jpeg or PDF


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Gavin W. Goetz, Regional Director-External Affairs, AT&T Michigan (2nd left) representing the AT&T foundation delivers a $15,000 check to the United Way of Saginaw County, with Senator Ken Horn (right)

and Representative Vanessa Guerra.

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Michigan Blood Encourages Community to Make Their MarkSaginaw– In celebration of Michigan Blood’s

60th Anniversary, Michigan Blood is inviting the community to Make their Mark on the Mitten by saving Michigan lives through blood donation.

Donors who give blood during the Labor Day weekend can make their mark – literally – on large Michigan mittens on display at Michigan Blood donor centers across the state. Donors will sign and mark the mittens with colors based on their blood type.

The mittens will be on display during a 60-day celebration of Michigan Blood’s 60th Anniversary ending Sept. 16. At the end of the celebration, the mittens will be collected and showcased at the Grand Rapids Donor Center during ArtPrize.

The project represents Michigan Blood’s theme, MI Bloodlines, which describes the bloodline connection made between donors and recipients through blood donation.

“The need for blood never takes a holiday,” said Tamar Chipp, community relations coordinator for Michigan Blood. “We are asking people to add to their bloodline by giving about an hour of time to help save lives during the holiday weekend.”

As a special thank you, anyone who attempts to give blood will receive a $10 Meijer gift card.

The event will take place at the following locations in the Great Lakes Bay Region:

Saginaw Donor Center 1771 TittabawasseeSaginaw, MI Sept. 3 – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Sept. 4, 5, 7 – 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Bay City Donor Center1710 N. JohnsonBay City, MI Sept. 7 – 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Midland Donor Center MidMichigan Medical Center 4005 OrchardMidland, MI Sept. 4 – 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Dow Diamond Donor Center 825 E. Main Street, MidlandMidland, MI Sept. 3 – 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.Sept. 7 – 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Hours at Michigan Blood donor centers are expanded for Labor Day weekend, but appointments are encouraged for donor convenience. Individuals can call 1-866-MIBLOOD (642-5663) or visit www.miblood.org to schedule an appointment. Any healthy person 17 or older (or 16 with parental consent) who weighs at least 110 pounds may be eligible to donate. Donations will benefit patients in more than 50 Michigan hospitals who depend on the lifesaving gift of blood donation.

Covenant Presents Yearly Community Health SeriesSaginaw - Each year, Covenant presents

a series of discussions regarding current medical issues and how they pertain to individuals and their health.

This year the presentation will be held on Friday, September 25, at Covenant HealthCare Mackinaw in the lower level conference room, at 5400 Mackinaw in Saginaw.

The discussions beginning at 10 a.m. will cover the advances that are taking place at the Covenant Cancer Care Center, and how the team is working together to enhance the quality of life and recovery for cancer survivors.

Jacqueline Tinnin, Covenant Cancer Care Director, will explain the Covenant Cancer Care Center affiliation with MD Anderson Cancer Network of Texas and what it means to the community.

Shannon Kleinert, PT, will then explain the STAR Survivorship Training and Rehabilitation Program, and the cross-departmental work being done to help cancer patients increase strength, energy, alleviate pain, and overall improve their well-being.

The cost is $5 at the door and a boxed lunch is included.

Please RSVP by calling 1.866.268.3626 as the sessions are open to the public and seating is limited.

Salud

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EducationTips for Minimizing Student Debt and Maximizing the Value from College

Dr. Christopher Douglas

By Dr. Christopher DouglasAssociate Professor of EconomicsUniversity of Michigan-FlintGuest Educational Economist Journalist Part 2

Flint - Suppose a student decides that a college degree is the path that best serves his/her interests. How can he or she graduate with strong employment prospects and minimal debt? Here are some tips to keep in mind:

1. Price shop for college and do not get too caught-up in the prestige of an institution. The cost of a year’s attendance at New York University (a prestigious private university) is nearly the same as the cost of attending the University of Michigan-Flint for four years.

I am unconvinced that an expensive four year institution delivers four times the value of a lower cost institution. For instance, supply and demand in an introductory economics course is going be the same at both institutions and frankly, the instruction is likely to be of higher quality at the lower cost institution (faculty are rewarded for research, not teaching, excellence at more prestigious universities).

Perhaps there are special programs or opportunities available at the more expensive institution that are not available at the lower cost institution. If that is the case, then these opportunities need to be thoroughly investigated and locked-in before signing on the dotted line and taking out a significant amount of debt.

With that said, Stanford University recently announced a tuition waiver for families earning less than $125,000/yr. If this should include you and you get into Stanford, by all means go to Stanford.

2. Avoid for-profit universities like the plague. They are much more expensive than public universities and are usually lower quality.

Course credits from for-profit universities often do not transfer to other universities, causing students who transfer to have to take duplicate courses at the new university at significant cost.

Job prospects for graduates are often bleak and debt loads crushing (see the recent $500 million lawsuit filed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau against the for-profit Corinthian College).

3. A student should think carefully about what he/she wants to gain from his/her college degree and experience from day one on campus.

Find a friend or mentor in the student’s chosen future profession. This mentor can help guide the student through his/her college career, which will help the student take the steps necessary to position him/herself strongly on the job market.

For instance, suppose a high school senior wants to become an accountant. The student should reach out to a practicing accountant to learn what he/she should be doing throughout the college experience in order to successfully enter the job market upon graduation.

Finding a mentor can seem intimidating to a high school student. However, many professionals are happy to work with students.

What could be more interesting and rewarding for a professional than speaking with someone

who wants to go into the line of work the professional has devoted his/her life working in?

The reality of the modern economy is that simply earning a degree and entering the job market is often not enough. Networking, connections, internships, etc. are increasing in importance. Finding a mentor early can help the student navigate these waters.

4. Statistics regarding student debt can be intimidating. The average level of debt per recent college graduate is now over $35,000.

However, averages can be skewed by extreme outlying data points. The six figure student debt loads reported in the media account for about 2.5% of student loan borrowers, which pulls the average up.

The median level of debt is closer to $12,000. This means that 50% of college graduates with student debt have less than $12,000 in debt. In other words, for 50% of college graduates carry a debt load that is equivalent to the debt load from borrowing to buy a used car.

Buying a used car isn’t going to bankrupt anybody. Below, I’ll argue that almost any student can graduate college with a degree and be part of this 50% (law and medical students may be the exception).

5. Only use student loans to pay for tuition, books, and university fees. DO NOT USE STUDENT LOANS TO PAY FOR LIVING EXPENSES!

Ignore classmates who are driving nicer cars and wearing nicer clothes, and who are going on Spring Break trips.

A student should treat college as a time where his/her standard of living will be fairly low but will substantially improve when the student graduates with a low debt load and gets a full-time job. Classmates who do the opposite will be in the opposite situation and will later regret it.

Next Edition: Part 3- How almost any student can graduate college with a degree and be part of this 50% (law and medical students may be the exception) continued.

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Ivy Walls Builds Legacy with “Letters to My Sister”Texas- Ivy Walls a 21-year-old native of

Pearland, TX and current Miss Prairie View A&M University is bringing her platform L.E.G.A.C.Y (Leaving, Everlasting, Gifts of Art, and Culture for the Years) to the forefront by implementing a new initiative, Letters to My Sister.

Walls a senior biology major, is using her new position and influence to create the guide to becoming the ultimate PVAMU woman.

“There is nothing as specific as learning the stories of the women who have walked the pavement before you,” Walls said. “Each woman has a story unique to their campus experience that speaks to the ideals the University set forth years ago.”

The goal is to create a sister-to-sister dialogue that she anticipates will live on long after graduation. She hopes to inspire and encourage young ladies to begin building their own legacies while helping each other turn those dreams into reality.

The letters received will detail the lives of women who have graced the campus, from each accomplishment to the smallest mistakes. This dialogue allows the alumni a chance to

reach back and to make that connection with current students.

Walls shared a bit of her own advice for young women entering Prairie View A&M University, “Get out there and find out what makes you happy, meet as many people as you can, and align yourself with individuals who have similar goals.”

“Every once in a while you will make mistakes, and it’s ok to cry when you’ve done so, however, you will have to lift yourself up and continue to strive for the goals that you’ve set.”

Prairie View A&M University in Texas is the second oldest public institution of higher learning and was the first state-supported school to admit African Americans. Initially specializing in agriculture, mechanical arts, engineering and the natural sciences. Prairie View A&M University has grown to encompass eight schools and colleges, and offer 32 masters and doctoral degrees. Embodying the school's soul and spirit is the Marching Storm marching band, which carries out a historically black college tradition through drum majors, majorettes and halftime pageants.

http://www.pvamu.edu/Ivy Walls, Miss Prairie View University

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SVSU Student Finds Calling While Facing New Challenges

April LukowskiUniversity Center, MI - April Lukowski

is the epitome of the homegrown college student who found a calling and an exemplary education at Saginaw Valley State University, all while helping the community where she was raised.

Now that experience has opened new doors. Lukowski this fall will begin postgraduate studies at the University of Michigan, where she is enrolled in the Ph.D. program for chemical biology.

“It’s a very competitive program, and I was lucky to get into it,” said Lukowski, who graduated from SVSU in May with a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry. “It was my top choice.”

Lukowski isn’t a stranger to challenges. Facing them at SVSU has included taking on some of the university’s top research opportunities, first with her Honors Program thesis and later via the campus-based Saginaw Bay Environmental Science Institute, where she studied bodies of water that have supported her community for generations.

But her first challenge at SVSU involved finding a niche academically. The 2011 Bay City Central High School graduate enrolled at the university, unsure at first which academic program best suited her.

Lukowski was a recipient of the Bay Area Community Foundation’s Bay Commitment Scholarship - an initiative supporting high-achieving, first-generation students in Bay County who attend SVSU or Delta College — and her interests largely centered on the arts.

“I was more into art and music and things like that,” she said, “but I also knew I always liked my science classes in high school.”

Lukowski took both Advanced Placement biology and chemistry classes at Bay City Central, and performed well.

“I was being exposed to college-level science classes there, and I decided to explore those more in college,” she said.

Lukowsi initially declared her major as biology.“Then I met Dr. Sivy,” Lukowski said, referring

to Tami Sivy, the associate professor of chemistry who advised Lukowski to explore biochemistry.

“I liked it because it challenged me in ways I can handle,” she said. “There’s more math, and numbers make more sense to me.”

Sivy said the match made sense, and soon Lukowski found her footing academically.

“April has blossomed into a conscientious researcher and an excellent student,” Sivy said.

“At first, she was unsure as to what she wanted to do, but she took advantage of every opportunity that was offered her, and became more confident in her abilities and increasingly clearer in her goals for her future.

“She is extremely well-prepared for her continuation to graduate school, not only because of her work in the classroom, but probably more so because of the variety of research projects with which she has been involved.”

Lukowski said she discovered a love for research as a sophomore when she studied isoprene enzymes and fir trees as part of her Honors Program thesis. That passion continued with her undergraduate research with the Saginaw Bay Environmental Science Institute. There, she studied the Saginaw Bay watershed, testing bacteria content in the water.

She credits SVSU’s faculty in part for helping her discover her passion and take on academic challenges.

“The faculty here are really supportive, especially in the science departments,” Lukowski said. “It’s been a great experience here.”

Saginaw Valley State University Resident Advisors Team Building While Working With Bay County Habitat for Humanity to Improve the Great Lakes Bay Region

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Source: www.saginawheadstart.org

About Saginaw ISD HS/EHS Established in 1965, Head Start promotes school readiness for children, ages three to five, in low-income families by offering educational, nutritional, health, social and other services. Head Start programs promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children and families. Early Head Start, launched in 1995, provides support to low-income infants, toddlers, pregnant women and their families. EHS programs enhance children’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development; assist pregnant women to access comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care; support parents’ efforts to fulfill their parental roles; and help parents move toward self-sufficiency. Together Head Start and Early Head Start have served tens of millions of children and their families. At Saginaw ISD Head Start, our attentive staff is available Monday through Friday to answer all of your questions and make every effort to ensure you are 100% satisfied.

Saginaw ISD Head Start Claytor Administrative Building

3200 Perkins Street * Saginaw MI 48601989.752.2193 * 989.921.7146 Fax

Office Hours:Monday: 8 AM – 4:30 PMTuesday: 8 AM – 4:30 PM

Wednesday: 8 AM – 4:30 PMThursday: 8 AM – 4:30 PM

Saturday: ClosedSunday: Closed

For additional information concerning Saginaw ISD Head Start visit:

www.saginawheadstart.org

“Our mission is to provide high quality services, developing school readiness and family empowerment for prenatal

to age five children and families by working in partnership with parents

and the community.” Saginaw ISD Education HE/EHS

Sabrina Beeman-JacksonSaginaw ISD Head Start/EarlyHead Start Program Director

Head Start has been in operation

for Saginaw County

since 1967

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Intersection of Business & WealthOn the Way To Wealthy: What Not To Do in Business

Carlee McCullough

By Carlee McCullough

Tenn. - The path to success is full of peaks, valleys, twists and turns. While a great deal of winning in business revolves around knowing what to do, a greater deal of winning is based on what not to do. The most successful entrepreneurs are those who have suffered some sort of failure along the way.

Very few folks win on the first try. But those who are focused, diligent and determined have a better chance of success than those who give up at the first sign of trouble. Let’s discuss eight things we should make every effort to not do in business.

1. Starting a business without enough moneyThe truth of the matter is that most businesses

start without enough money. This is one of the primary reasons for failure. One strategy in business is not having the expectation that you will not run out of money, but having a plan of what to do when you run low on funds.

Identifying and securing additional funding should be done when you have money, not when you need it.

2. Not Having Plan BA successful business requires flexibility

and numerous “Plan Bs.” Lack of flexibility has been the cause of many business failures. Unexpected bumps occur daily with entrepreneurs and plans need to sometimes morph to meet the needs of the day. The requirement for change does not necessarily happen because of failures in the business plan.

3. Hiring family instead of qualified non-relativesMany entrepreneurs have the dream of

creating a multi-million dollar company so that the owner can provide for his or her family. The dream may even encompass providing employment for family members. There is a time and place for family and friends to contribute to the success of the business.

Now it is truly understandable if the budget does not allow for hiring Harvard grads. Family is there to help bring the dream to life. No disrespect is meant for family. But sometimes the timing is not right to include family – because a different level of expertise is required. If and when the budget allows, go for the expert and bring in family for the positions they are best suited.

4. Seeking “Yes Men” instead of truthWe all want to be right and need the assurance

that we are taking the right path. But it is far more critical for an owner to create a team that will be honest and provide truthful feedback in the business.

Some employees will always agree with the boss simply for favor in the workplace. These employees are not necessarily good for business. While most folks have opinions, an owner should listen for positive, helpful advice.

5. Moving in too many directions at onceWith a business plan in hand, an entrepreneur

is ready to take on the world. Frequently, those plans are so full of products and services that it is difficult to determine what is core.

In the beginning of a business, the direction should be straightforward and not scattered. Too many products and services create an environment where the staff and resources are stretched too thin, which results in a lack of vision for the business.

6. Overhead too highSplurging on expensive offices and

hiring too many employees is the quickest way to run out of money. New spaces and faces scream of a new business. But the overhead must be controlled if success is in the future. So growth has to be controlled.

7. Failing to have an exit strategyStarting a business without an exit strategy

is a long-term problem. Having several options for the exit will help to ease stress at the end of the road. The strategies may include selling the business in whole or parts, passing the business on to the next generation, or bringing someone in from the outside to run it.

8. Quitting too soonThe waters are choppy in the sea of business

and entrepreneurship. But when the sea is turbulent the owner must stay the course and not give up too soon.

Success can be right around the corner. However, if the towel is thrown in at the first sign of difficulty, the business will not have a chance to grow, mature and develop.

After performing due diligence and seeking advice, have confidence that the concept is a good one. Armed with the flexibility to tweak the concept, success can still be achieved even with stumbles along.

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The Great Lakes Women's Business Council is proud to present the 15th Annual Great Lakes Women's Business Conference; a power-packed, two-day, executive leadership conference designed especially for women business owners in Novi, Michigan.

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS:• Women's Business Showcase is your chance to visit 125+ tabletop displays of certified women business enterprises. • Select from a vast array of Powerful Workshops ranging from leadership to procurement.• Award Luncheon recognizing today's top executives and business leaders.• Achieve months of sales prospecting in one afternoon at Meet the Buyers, an opportunity to meet with 70+ supplier diversity and procurement

representatives from corporate, public institutions and government entities. To register visit http://bit.ly/1WLg7Pe

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Prudential Financial and Who’s Who Publishing Partner for Titans of Industry: A Wealth and Wisdom Speakers SeriesSix-city tour to highlight African-American business powerhousesThe tour kicks off in Detroit in September and will include stops in Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Houston and Washington, D.C. through 2016.For more information, please visit www.news.prudential.com.

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“Better Choices, Better Medicine, Better Healing”Health

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What Are the Differences Between Cancers in Adults and Children?

Ga. - The types of cancers that develop in children are often different from the types that develop in adults. Childhood cancers are often the result of DNA changes in cells that take place very early in life, sometimes even before birth. Unlike many cancers in adults, childhood cancers are not strongly linked to lifestyle or environmental risk factors.

Any time a child is diagnosed with cancer, it affects every family member and nearly every aspect of the family’s life. You can read more about coping with these changes in the document Children Diagnosed With Cancer: Dealing With Diagnosis at http://bit.ly/1vlmiNK.

Source: American Cancer Society

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Saginaw Health Plan Is a Trusted Resource in Our Community Working to Reach All Communities

Since 2002, Saginaw Health Plan (SHP) has been a trusted health care resource in the Saginaw County community. For more than 13 years, SHP has been a one-stop shop, helping people meet their health care needs. SHP serves every Saginaw County resident age 19 years old and above who meets the income eligibility requirements.

Over the years and thanks to outstanding partnerships with local health care providers, pharmacists, state and local government entities and many others, we have helped and continue to help tens of thousands of people in Saginaw County.

Our job is not done – far from it. We want to reach out to even more people so everyone, especially uninsured people, know they have health care

options. Though SHP is not an insurance plan, our unique program helps the members we serve with doctor visits; out-patient diagnostic and surgical services; lab tests and X-rays; prescriptions; medical supplies; mental health; and dental services.

SHP is reaching out to everyone in every corner of our county. We believe that to get the job done, we must get out and work with many terrific community partners and events.

These include community festivals such as the Saginaw Tejano Music Festival, held on June 7, 2015 in downtown Saginaw. This family friendly, fun event attracts thousands of people and gave us an opportunity to reach out to people and connect them with a wide range of services.

In July, we held our family Fish Fry event at the Buena Vista Community Center, where we provided free health screenings and enrolled people into SHP. We had an opportunity to share a great meal with our neighbors and offer kids a chance to have fun with games and even a bounce house. In August, we participated at the Saginaw County Fair, giving health care information, assisting people with enrollment, and handing out free ice cream and prizes for kids. We will continue to hold enrollment events in the near future, including at Buena Vista Community Center 1940 S Outer Drive in Saginaw and at First Ward Community Center at 1410 N. 12th St., Saginaw.

We will remain involved with these and other events in coming months and years to better help people in our community to get healthy and stay healthy.

Thanks to a terrific new partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, we now have a full-time health care liaison from the department. Since April, Angelica Garcia has been posted as an ES specialist to Saginaw Health Plan, with part of her week spent at our sister organization, Bay Health Plan.

Her tasks include helping people with Medicaid and Healthy Michigan issues, as well as public assistance programs through the State of Michigan. Because SHP and BHP are located right inside our county health department buildings, she can easily direct visitors seeking information and assistance to the right place and the right resources, conveniently located under one roof.

Just as importantly, the Saginaw Health Plan is helping overcome language barriers, allowing us to better communicate with the Spanish-speaking community and informing them about their health care options.

We are committed to our mission. We see firsthand how helping connect people to the care they need has improved their health and saved lives. People with diabetes and chronic heart diseases can now see doctors, get the medication they need, find resources to change their lifestyles and ultimately get healthier. People with vision and dental problems can now lead better lives.

Whole communities are getting healthier, and we hope everyone in our community will use us as their trusted health care resource.

TO QUALIFY FOR SAGINAW HEALTH PLAN YOU MUST BE:• Age 19 and above• Earning income at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty level • Don’t qualify for or are not enrolled in Medicare or other Medicaid programs For more information, contact SHP at 844-232-7740.

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HeartSaver CPR (adult/child/infant)1st Monday of Month - $35

First Aid2nd Monday of the Month - $40

Do you know what to do in an emergency?CPR and First Aid Courses held Monthly

All Classes held at MMR834 S. Washington Avenue

Downtown Saginawmobilemedical.org

Learn more & register online!

What is Sickle Cell Disease?MD - Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that affects

red blood cells. People with sickle cell disease have red blood cells that contain mostly hemoglobin* S, an abnormal type of hemoglobin. Sometimes these red blood cells become sickle-shaped (crescent shaped) and have difficulty passing through small blood vessels.

When sickle-shaped cells block small blood vessels, less blood can reach that part of the body. Tissue that does not receive a normal blood flow eventually becomes damaged. This is what causes the complications of sickle cell disease. There is currently no universal cure for sickle cell disease.

The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, SCDAA, annual convention is a four-day conference designed to address the multifactorial aspects of Sickle Cell Disease. This year, the SCDAA 43rd annual convention, will be held in Baltimore, Maryland, home of the SCDAA National Office, September 23, to September 26.

In an effort to advocate for improved quality of life for individuals and families affected with sickle cell disease and its associated morbidity and mortality, the conference fosters the exchange of the latest scientific and clinical information related to the disease.

This is done through the offering of innovative symposia, training seminars and interactive panel discussions. In addition, this year’s convention offers an array of exciting activities designed to educate and motivate the entire community to get involved in the fight against Sickle Cell Disease.

To register for the convention, visit http://www.sicklecelldisease.org/

Stephanie Burke, Pharmacy Student, Selected as First Recipient of LCDR Brian Parker Community Service Scholarship

Stephanie Burke

MI - The University of Michigan College of Pharmacy is pleased to announce that Stephanie Burke, PharmD’16, has been selected as the first recipient of the LCDR Brian Parker Community Service Scholarship.

The scholarship, presented by the North Carolina Commissioned Officers Association (NCCOA) of the United States Public Health Service, will provide Stephanie with $1,000 towards her educational expenses.

More than 50 pharmacy students applied for the memorial scholarship honoring LCDR Brian Parker, a pharmacy officer in the United States Public Health Service. He served with both the Indian Health Service and the Federal Bureau of Prisons, providing health care to some of the most underserved populations.

"I was honored to be the first recipient of the LCDR Brian Parker Community Service Scholarship. This scholarship represents the importance of serving others which is ultimately what we are called to do as health care providers," said Stephanie Burke.

“My community service involvement has been filled with diverse experiences. In addition to more pharmacy-focused opportunities, I also like to involve myself in activities that do not have an established pharmacy focus.

“This is because I believe we can do so much more for people outside of our well-recognized roles in patient care,” continued Ms. Burke. “These opportunities are not necessarily what we would think of when we think of pharmacy, but as pharmacists, we have the ability and opportunity to connect with our patients on a more personal level.

“This includes listening to the stories and troubles of our patients and teaching or educating them about their health and medications, and there are many different ways we can practice these skills.”

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Saginaw Organizations Encourage Students to “Beat the Streets”

Melissa Lee

By Melissa Lee Social Marketing CoordinatorSaginaw MAX System of Care

Saginaw - Tuesday afternoon in a church parking lot would presumably be quiet and empty, but on Tuesday, August 25, the parking lot of Victorious Believers Ministries in Buena Vista Township was literally thumping.

The heavy beat of bass could be heard well beyond the glass doors that held a building full of excited children, adults, professionals and community members waiting to see the stage play “Beat the Streets”.

For the last two years, the students at Saginaw High School and surrounding Saginaw schools have had the privilege of experiencing this program.

The Saginaw Public Schools Safe Schools Healthy Students Initiative, in conjunction with Saginaw MAX System of Care and Saginaw County Treatment and Prevention Services, were proud to bring the production back once again.

“This play reflects the reality of a number of students in the Saginaw community with low academic skills, socioeconomic factors, substance abuse, bullying and other issues that decrease the probability of educational success,” said Saginaw Public Schools Safe Schools Healthy Students Initiative Project Manager Lisa Coney.

“However the play sparks hope for overcoming some of those challenges and an opportunity to realize that they can positively change their life for the rest of their life.”

"Beat the Streets” is a stage play based on the New York Times Bestseller "The Pact". It's a true story about three young men who made a promise to each other to rise above the violence of their hometown and become doctors.

The story has been praised worldwide, featured on the Oprah Show and honored by BET. The play has also been applauded in USA Today for its educational value and impact against bullying.

“Beat the Streets” deals with real-life situations regarding bullying, gang violence, peer pressure and more. To

date, there have been 80,000 students that have seen this play in over 250 middle and high schools.

“I was so proud to be part of what happened today at Victorious Believers and so thankful that so many of the PACT (People Achieving Change Today) mentors and mentees were present to be encouraged and challenged by this play,” said PACT Mentoring Coordinator Terry Kuhns.

“I was surrounded by young children and teens that laughed hard and then were obviously deeply moved by what they saw on the stage. These are the messages they need to hear again and again. That they can be successful, they can encourage and help each other, and faith and prayer are good things!”

The production, which started in the Detroit area, has reached all over Michigan and Toledo, and will soon be expanding into Atlanta, Georgia and Charlotte North Carolina.

Recently, students in Chicago Public Schools also had the privilege to experience this play’s impactful message.

Because of the educational value and impactful message that this play has, it was offered free of charge to students in grades 3rd through 12th and their parents / caregivers and approximately 350 people attended.

SEE P 24, "Beat the Streets"

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FROM P 23, "Beat the Streets"

"Beat the Streets" Highly Acclaimed Stage Production Actors Perform in the Great Lakes Bay Region

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Around the Region

Bridging the miles and strengthening the awareness in Saginaw and Genesee counties, hosted by Team One Credit Union.

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Praise Connections & Life

Hollywood power couple Roma Downey and Mark Burnett previewed their forthcoming Christian film “Ben-Hur” in Dallas, Texas. Photo Credit: Twitter

'Hollywood's Noisiest Christians' Roma Downey and Mark Burnett Preview 'Ben-Hur' Movie at MegaFest; 'It's the Biggest Thing We Have Ever Done'

By Benge NsendulukaChristian Post

Texas - Hollywood power couple Roma Downey and Mark Burnett previewed their forthcoming Christian film "Ben-Hur" during a surprise appearance at Mega-Fest in Dallas.

Described by the notable Christian filmmakers as an "epic" action movie, "Ben-Hur" is based on Lew Wallace's 1880 novel Ben-Hur: A Tale Of The Christ and stars Academy Award-winning actor, Morgan Freeman.

Downey and Burnett, who created the "The Bible" miniseries and the box-office hit "Son of God," told a large crowd at Bishop T.D. Jakes' annual family festival that ultimately the film tells "a story of forgiveness with an underlying story of Jesus."

The project, which is the product of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures and Paramount Pictures, is just the latest in the couple's quest to glorify God through Hollywood entertainment as they continue to be "Hollywood's noisiest Christians."

"Ben-Hur is an epic, epic movie," said Burnett. "An action movie but at the center of it is the story of Jesus, the story of redemption, of forgiveness … it's the biggest thing we've ever done and again we are remaining to be Hollywood's noisiest Christians."

Downey, who recently debuted her new six-part TLC series "Answered Prayers," said the film highlights the power of Jesus' love.

"… It will deliver as a big action movie but it is a story about a man who only has a desire for revenge in his heart," she said.

"He gets the revenge that he's looking for, but he's left empty… and it isn't until he has an encounter with Jesus Christ that his life is full so it's a beautiful film."

"Wanted" director, Timur Bekmambetov, directed the project which was filmed in Rome. The big budget film, which comes amid a growing consumer appetite for faith-based movies in Hollywood, is based on a script by Keith Clarke and Academy Award-winning "12 Years A Slave" scribe John Ridley.

"What we're doing is re-imagining, so it's a complete rewriting," Freeman said, referring to the adaptation of Wallace's classic novel.

Burnett added: "At it's essence, "Ben-Hur" is a story of forgiveness with an underlying story of Jesus.

This is not the first time that Wallace's novel has hit the big screen. In 1959, William Wyler's MGM version starring Charlton Heston won 11 Oscars while a 1925 silent version was also a hit.

Burnett and Downey said previously that Wallace's novel "is one of the most important Christian works of fiction ever written" before adding that "Ben-Hur" "will be the most anticipated movie release of 2016."

"Ben-Hur" is scheduled for release on Feb. 26, 2016.

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Rev. Dr. Willie F. Casey &1st Lady Ida M. Casey

1721 Tuscola StreetSaginaw, MI 48601

989.753.7600

“Come and help us worship God in Spirit and truth at New Hope Missionary

Baptist Church”

New Hope Missionary Baptist Church

By Paige Turner Southeast Asia - International Mission Board

missionaries serve all over the world. They help tell people about Jesus in jungles, huge cities, and rural villages.

They’re serving among people from various cultures and religious backgrounds. But missions isn’t just for the international missionary. Believers can be involved in global missions right where they live.

And, missions isn’t just for adults. By helping children participate in missions, parents can prepare them for a lifestyle that’s focused on serving God and others.

Here are a few ideas to help a family learn about missions, give to missions and pray for missions around the world.

Eat!Yes, a family can learn about missions while

they eat. Have some fun cooking a meal or a dish from another country. Try some of these recipes from Asia: fried rice, sweet lassi, and tea cakes. Be sure to let the kids help.

Or, enjoy a meal at a local ethnic restaurant and order food from the menu that you normally wouldn't eat. Whether cooking at home or venturing out, parents should talk to their kids about the country they choose and its unique culture.

They can also discuss how God loves this particular people group and pray they will know Jesus.

Tips to Help Families Be on MissionA family can also hang a world map in their

kitchen or somewhere that they all will see it every day. In the morning, before rushing out to school and work, parents can pick a country and as a family pray for the people of that country who don’t know Jesus, and for missionaries in that country.

Use a book such as "Operation World" to choose one unique fact about the country. In the evening, perhaps before dinner, pray again for that country. See who can remember the country’s unique fact. Set a goal to pray for every country in the world in one year!

Road trip explorersFamilies can also redeem the time on those long,

painful car trips (or airplane rides) when traveling on vacation by listening to music from different countries, or watching a movie that’s set somewhere overseas.

Or, read books about people living in other cultures. As a result, a car or airplane ride could become grounds for not only great conversations about culture but also prayers for people around the world.

Think like a touristTurn a town into a giant cultural scavenger hunt.

Parents can take their kids to museums and cultural events. A family can stop by ethnic grocery stores or

shops. If there are mosques or temples nearby, a family can go visit and learn about a different religion. Families can pray for people who follow this religion and pray those who do not know Jesus will hear the Gospel.

To get started, download this scavenger hunt for students at http://bit.ly/1Nus48U

Check out these children’s web resources at http://bit.ly/1PKiwoK that provide information about different cultures and religions: Caravan Friends in Asia; Africa Tales.

Give it upParents can help their children learn to be cheerful

givers and participate in missions by encouraging them to give to missions. For example, do they have a favorite cereal? Or favorite soda?

For one month, a family can try taking a break from buying that item when they’re in the grocery store. Give the money saved from buying that item to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions.

When they’re in the store, parents should remind their children why they aren’t buying the item and how it’s important to give so that missionaries can tell people about Jesus.

Parents can set the example by also giving up a favorite treat!

Impact a lost world...pray!Parents can get creative and help their kids find

other ways to make praying for missions a daily part of life. Together families can decorate a flowerpot, or any container, and make their own prayer pail. They can use craft sticks, index cards or construction paper to write prayer requests to put in the pail. They can pull out one request every day or every week and pray.

Paige Turner is a writer living in Southeast Asia.Source: Baptist Press

Bethel AME ChurchPastor P. David Saunders535 Cathay St.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-7011

Bread of Life Harvest CenterSenior Pastor Rodney J. McTaggart3726 Fortune Blvd.Saginaw, MI 48603(989) 790-7933

Christ Disciples Baptist ChurchFounder Pastor Eddie BensonPastor Genevieve Benson3317 Lapeer StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 754-2444

Christ Fellowship Baptist ChurchRev. Robert Davis, Jr. 818 N.Washington Ave. Saginaw, MI [email protected]

Corinthian Baptist ChurchPastor Roy L. Manning104 S. 10th St.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 754-1820

Faith Harvest ChurchBishop Ronald E. Chipp1734 N. MasonSaginaw, MI 48602(989) 799-4200Website: www.faithharvestministry.org

Grace Chapel ChurchPastor James Nelson2202 Janes Ave.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-3212

Greater Williams TempleBishop H.J. Williams608 RemingtonSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-5291

Jacob’s LadderPastor Dempsey Allen

Saginaw, MI 48602(989) 799-6601

Life in Christ MinistriesPastor Dennis Cotton, Sr. 2915 S. Washington RoadSaginaw, MI 48601(989) [email protected]

Messiah Missionary Baptist Church2615 Williamson RoadSaginaw, MI 48601Pastor Otis WashingtonPhone: (989) 777-2636Fax: (989) 777-2640E-mail: [email protected]: www.messiahsag.org

Mt. Olive Baptist ChurchPastor Marvin T. Smith1114 N. 6th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 752-8064

New Beginnings Life Changing MinistriesPastor Otis Dickens2312 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-3650

New Birth Missionary BaptistPastor Larry D. Camel1418 S. WarrenSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-6604

New Covenant Christian CenterPastor Ron Frierson523 HaydenSaginaw, MI752-8485

New Hope Missionary Baptist ChurchRev. Dr. Willie F. Casey1721 Tuscola StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-7600

New Life Baptist ChurchPastor Rufus Bradley1401 Janes St.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-1151

New Mt. Calvary Baptist ChurchPastor Robert E. Donald3610 Russel St.Saginaw, MI 48601(989) 754-0801

Ninth Street Community ChurchPastor William L. Scott Jr.Assistant Pastor Rex Jones1118 N. 9th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 752-7366

Prince of Peace Baptist Church825 North 24th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 754-2841Pastor Robert B. Corley Jr.

St. John Ev. Luthern ChurchPastor Connie Sassanella915 Federal AvenueSaginaw, MI 48607Phone: (989) 754-0489Worship: 9:30 AMstjohnlutheranelcasaginaw.weebly.com

Saginaw Valley CommunityPastor Richard Sayad3660 HermansauSaginaw, MI 48603(989) 752-4769

St. Lukes CME Church1121 TusolaSaginaw, MI 48607(989) 755-0351

The Potters Touch MinistriesPastor Kareem J. Bowen1402 North 6th StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 755-48601facebook.com/The Potters Touch

Transforming Life MinistriesPastor William Brown3024 South Washington AvenueSaginaw, MI 48601-4353(989) 754-9573

True Vine Baptist ChurchPastor Paul E. Broaddus2930 Janes StreetSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 752-0751

Victorious Believers Ministries ChurchRev. Christopher V. Pryor624 S. Outer Dr.Saginaw, MI (989) 755-7692

Wolverine State Baptist Convention615 S. Jefferson Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607

World Outreach Campus of Greater Coleman Temple MinistriesSupt. H.J. Coleman Jr.2405 Bay Rd.Saginaw, MI 48602(989) 752-7957

Zion Missionary Baptist ChurchPastor Rodrick Smith721 JohnsonSaginaw, MI 48607(989) 754-9621

Faith Based Directory

OBITUARIES AND M E MO RIALSTo Celebrate a life Call 989.753.3475, or email [email protected]

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HistoryJulian Bond, Beloved Civil Rights Leader, Dies At 75

By Kovie Biakolo The Chicago Defender

Ill. - Julian Bond, the former NAACP chairman and a long time civil rights leader, has died. Among his many accomplishments in the civil rights movements, including being an original founder of the Student

Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) at Morehouse College, was a long political career. Bond served in the Georgia legislature for 20 years.

An outspoken critic of the Vietnam War, he was not just a social justice pioneer and leader in his time, he was also a writer, poet, college professor, among many other contributions to the arts and academia.

One of his most notable works was a book of essays titled, “A Time To Speak, A Time To Act.” For those who became accustomed to seeing him on television, he was particularly charismatic and memorable.

Along with Morris Dee, Bond founded The Southern Poverty Law center. He will be remembered by all as a formidable force to be reckoned with in the civil rights movement, a true love of righteousness and justice, and a gentleman with a gentle spirit.

Below is a statement from Dees, announcing his death:From his days as the co-founder and communications director of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee

in the 1960s to his chairmanship of the NAACP in the 21st century, Julian was a visionary and tireless champion for civil and human rights. He served as the SPLC’s president from our founding in 1971 to 1979, and later as a member of its board of directors.

With Julian’s passing, the country has lost one of its most passionate and eloquent voices for the cause of justice. He advocated not just for African Americans, but for every group, indeed every person subject to oppression and discrimination, because he recognized the common humanity in us all.

Julian is survived by his wife, Pamela Horowitz, a former SPLC staff attorney, and his five children.Not only has the country lost a hero today, we’ve lost a great friend.Rest peacefully honorable sir.

Poet and author, Alice Walker, pens poem for late civil rights leader Julian BondJulian

Julian Bond1940-2015

The first time I sangWe Shall OvercomeWas in a circleOn the lawn of Trevor Arnett LibraryAt Atlanta UniversityAnd by chanceI was holdingYour hand.We were all so young,Julian,And so hopefulIn our solidarity.I stumbled over some of the words

In the new to meSongBut you sang solemnly,Correctly,Devoutly,Believing every wordYou sangWith your wholeHandsomeHeart.A friend writesThat you will be buriedAt sea

And I nodBecause that is how it feltThose years so long ago;That we were so young,Vulnerable,Swimming againstAn awesome tide of hatredAnd despairDefinitelyAt sea.

Read the rest of Walker’s powerful and beautiful tribute at AliceWalkersGarden.com.

Louis Stokes Remembered by HundredsOH — Hundreds celebrated the life of political icon Louis Stokes, Ohio's first black congressman

and a civil rights pioneer, at his funeral on August 25, at Olivet Institutional Baptist Church.Vice President Joe Biden, U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman, U.S. Rep. Marcia

Fudge and former U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich attended the service, where family, Fudge and pastors paid tribute.

The celebrated statesman, 90, was raised in poverty by his mother, Louise Stokes, who worked as a housekeeper to ensure he and his brother, Carl Stokes, received a good education. The brothers would both graduate with law degrees and have successful historical political careers.

Carl Stokes was the first black mayor of a major U.S. city. Louis Stokes served 30 years in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he held distinguished leadership roles, including as a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus and a member of the House Appropriations and Intelligence Committees.Louis Stokes

1925-2015

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NonProfit News

Mel and Pearl Shaw

FUNdraising Good Times

How to Create a Fundraising Plan

By Mel and Pearl ShawSaad & Shaw Comprehensive FundDevelopment Services

The fundraising plan is at the core of successful fundraising. But what exactly is a fundraising plan? Is it a spreadsheet? A list of activities? A list of potential donors and funders? Our answer: it’s this and so much more.

Here are four things to consider when creating your fundraising plan.

First, your fundraising plan should be rooted in your strategic plan.

The strategic plan sets the direction for your organization, and the fund development plan guides your fundraising activities so the resources needed to implement the strategic plan are available.

Your fund development plan should be created as part of the strategic planning process, or as quickly thereafter as possible.

Your fundraising goal should be drawn from the strategic plan. This is the core of your fundraising plan: how much do you need to raise, how will the funds be used, and what impact will result.

If your strategic plan does not include financial projections, then you must put pen-to-paper and figure out your projected costs. You have to know what you are raising money for and how much it will cost in order to create an effective fundraising plan.

Second, include an initial version of the case for support.

This document is a primary communication piece that focuses your fundraising. Use the projections and information mentioned above to clearly and concisely communicate your fundraising story.

Use facts and figures, projected impact, and emotion to make your case to individuals, foundations, corporations and/or government agencies.

Third, define your campaign structure and roles and responsibilities.

Your plan must include roles and responsibilities for staff and volunteers so everyone knows what they are responsible for and can hold each other responsible. These can be used when recruiting volunteers: they let people know what specifically you need help with.

Fourth, create fundraising activity chart. This is the “heart” of the plan. It should

cover a two-to-three year period, broken

down into quarters. The chart should communicate actions to be taken, the person responsible, projected outcome, and timeframe.

It must include the key fundraising tasks of identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding current and prospective donors. It should be reviewed and refined each quarter.

For example, if your nonprofit seeks major gifts your activity chart should communicate who is responsible for cultivating which donors, and when the cultivation and solicitation activities should take place. Don’t save everything for the fourth quarter. Likewise, special event fundraising should begin a year in advance.

Your fundraising plan should cover two-to-three years, be easy-to-read and understand, and become your go-to source for all things fundraising.

Be sure to include a budget – what you project it will cost you to meet your fundraising goal. Remember to use your plan as a constant reference. Let it guide your progress and inform your adjustments.

Mel and Pearl Shaw position nonprofits, colleges and universities for fundraising success. For help with your fundraising visit www.saadandshaw.com or call (901) 522-8727.

Copyright 2015– Mel and Pearl Shaw

NON PROFIT DIRECTORYCAN Council Saginaw County1311 N. Michigan AvenueSaginaw, MI 48602(989) 752-7226 / fax (989) 752-2777www.cancouncil.org

THE EZEKIEL [email protected]. Box 3470Saginaw, MI 48605-3470Phone: 989-755-1620 Fax: 989-755-4038

Good Neighbors Mission1318 Cherry StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-399-9918

Health Delivery, Inc.501 Lapeer Ave.Saginaw, MI 48607989-759-6400

Houghton-Jones Task Force1708 Johnson StreetSaginaw, MI989-752-1660

Lighthouse Outreach Center808 Janes StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-928-9096

Mobile Medical Response834 S. Washington Ave.Saginaw, MI 48601989.758.2900

Michigan Banner Outreach1400 W. GeneseeSaginaw, MI 48602989-714-2240

Pit and Balcony Theatre805 N. HamiltonSaginaw, MI 48602www.pitandbalconytheatre.com989-754-6587pitandbalconytheatre@yahoo.com

Public Libraries of SaginawButman-Fish, Hoyt,Wickes & Zauel Libraries505 Janes AvenueSaginaw, MI 48607989-755-0904www.saginawlibrary.org

Restoration Community Outreach1205 NormanSaginaw, MI 48601(989) 753-1886 / fax (989) 753-2880Email: [email protected]

Saginaw County Business & Education Partnership1213 South Washington Ave.Saginaw, MI 48601989.399.0016

Saginaw County Community Action Agency, Inc. (CAC)2824 Perkins StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989-753-7741

The Saginaw Community Foundation1 Tuscola, Suite 100Saginaw, MI 48607989-755-0545

Women of ColorsP.O. Box 5525Saginaw, MI 48603989-399-9275 or 989-737-9286

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Arts & EntertainmentPowwow Dancers: Photography by Marcella Hadden

Saginaw - Powwow Dancers: Photography by Marcella Hadden will be on display through October 15, 2015. This exhibition features a series of photographs of Native American dancers from Honoring the Water, the 31st Annual Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Powwow.

The display is part of Art @ the Andersen at the Andersen Enrichment Center, 120 Ezra Rust, across from Ojibway Island in Saginaw. Exhibit hours are 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. The powwow passes down the cultural knowledge, language, and teachings of the Native American people.

Inspired by her own Ojibway culture, Marcella Hadden captures the beautiful movement and wonderful colors of powwow dancers in traditional regalia from multiple tribes across the United States and Canada.

Hadden, a Mt. Pleasant resident and public relations manager for the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, captures the spirit of the dancers

in her photography in a simplistic manner. Hadden says, “I wait all year to take photos of dancers at our annual powwow. It’s one of the highlights of the year for me.”

Marcella has been taking photographs since a young age and works to keep her photography skills sharp by attending workshops and classes, and meeting regularly with a group of Central Michigan photographers to share ideas and knowledge.

She has had a Repatriation Photo on display at the National Museum of the American Indian, Washington, D.C. as part of the Nation to Nation Exhibit.

Art @ the Andersen is a great opportunity for art lovers to connect with the creativity of the Great Lakes Bay Region. Paintings and prints on display are available for purchase. For more information, call the Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission at 989.759.1363.

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1901 Court Street • Saginaw, MI 48602Tuesday - Saturday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

989.790.4669

Master Barbers: Thurman Perkins

Ahmad Ervin

Barber: Ken Sanders

Ana Luis Salon & Day Spa is holding their ninth annual Unlocking Hope Fundraiser on Thursday, September 17 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 1115 N. Center in Saginaw Township.

This year 100% of all money raised will be donated to the Child & Family Services of Saginaw Hope Counseling Fund.

Ana Luis Salon & Day Spa’s team of professionals generously donate their time and talents to help raise money for this great cause. There will be a silent auction of many great items generously donated by area businesses. A drawing will be held for a spa package worth $159.

Ana Luis Salon & Day Spa is locally owned and has been in business since 1998.

For additional information and appointments, contact Luis Jimenez at 989.799.8900 or email [email protected] or Carrie Schultz of Child & Family Services at 989.393.4229, email [email protected].

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SportsMichael Vick Is Now A Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback

Pittsburgh - Vick, 35, has been a free agent after playing for the New York Jets last season, his third team in 12 NFL seasons.

Vick played 10 games with the Jets last season and had a 68.3 passer rating.

He had 289 yards rushing and a 9.3-yard average per carry. In 12 seasons since he broke in with Atlanta, he has an 80.4 passer rating, complet-ing 56.1 percent of his passes for 22,093 yards. He also has rushed for 6,010 yards, including 1,039 yards in 2006 with the Falcons.

Run for Your Heart Race 8th Annual Event Fights Disease

Saginaw - More than 1,300 racers and volunteers are expected for the 8th Annual Pulse3 Foundation Run for Your Heart Community Races on Saturday, September 12.

The event features a USA Track and Field-certified half marathon, 5K run/walk, 10K run, 1 mile-“ish” fun run, tot trot, kid’s activities and a free wellness and vendor expo.

Created to highlight the Great Lakes Bay Region’s urban core, the courses take runners through Hoyt Park, the Children’s Zoo at Celebration Square, Ojibway Island and the Riverwalk.

The half marathon also includes the Old Town business district, Court Street and Wickes Park. Entertainment and cheering sections are stationed throughout, with local groups and organizations competing for cash award prizes, if they are named one of the three “best stations.”

Inspirational stories from race participants highlighting why they will be running or walking this year can be found on www.runforyourheart.org and on the Pulse3 Foundation Facebook page.

New this year, participants have the chance to create their own personal fundraising page

during registration to honor someone in their life that has been touched by heart disease.

Incentive prizes donated from local businesses will be awarded to fundraisers, in addition to the opportunity to have personal signs placed along the race course. Proceeds from the event stay local and return to the community in the form of heart healthy programming.

Registration is available online at www.runforyourheart.org through Wednesday, September 9. Late registration and packet pick up is available at MCVI (1015 S. Washington, Saginaw) from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, September 11, and beginning at 6:30 a.m. on race day.

For more information, or to register, call Pulse3 at (989) 754-7283 or visit www.runforyourheart.org.

Long-Range Weather Forecast for September 2015Sep 1-3: Scattered t-storms, warm;Sep 4-12: Showers, cool;Sep 13-19: T-storms, warm;

Sep 20-28: Showers east, sunny west; cool;Sep 29-30: Sunny, warm.http://www.almanac.com/

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The Michigan Banner September 01, 2015 Edition