Waynewood School of Hope Open House – Friday, July 25, 2008
The Waynewood School of Hope, located at 1000 University Avenue in St. Paul will be having their open house on Friday, July 25, 2008 from 3- 7pm. You are encouraged to attend this history making event. The schools Founder and Director, Ms. Beverly Waynewood says, “The staff and I sincerely want to stimulate the hearts and minds on our students to achieve excellence. We want children and their families to become excited about their education and hopeful about the future.”
About the Wanyewood School of Hope:
Their slogan, “Building Young Minds for a Global World” is based on the schools rigorous curriculums, character development, culture, self appreciation and responsibility. The
Waynewood School of Hope program benefits include:
· Small Classes
· Transportation
· Uniform Dress Code
· Nutritious Meals
· Teachers and Staff who value HIGH expectations
· Respect is NUMBER ONE
The Waynewood School of Hope is a Public Charter School for grades 6, 7, 8. Our goal is to support the positive development of your child’s Cultural self-awareness and self-esteem with a commitment to high expectations to give you and your child an inspired vision of the future and the skills to take control of his or her destiny.
The culture of the Waynewood School of Hope will use the two most basic and fundamental principles that are found in many cultures: Respect and Community. Human-to-Human Respect and Community will be used as the vehicles that drive the school staff and fashion student success.
The Waynewood School of Hope is currently accepting students for their 2008-2009 school year. You can register your child by calling (651) 917-3085 or visit Waynewood‘s website at www.waynewoodschoolofhope.org for more information.
2nd Annual Lynx Go Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness!
A message from Ms. Angela Taylor of the Minnesota Lynx:
Hope you all are enjoying this fantastic summer weather (…finally)! For those of you who have been following the Lynx this summer, we got off to a great start and continue to build on the energy that this special group of young women bring to everything that they do. Exciting things are happening down here at Target Center.
I’d like to invite you, your family, and your friends down to Target Center to meet the Lynx players while raising money for a cause that is near & dear to many of us…Breast Cancer Awareness. Join us for our 2nd Annual Lynx Go Pink event when we convert Target Center into a huge pink carnival full of carnival fare, games, and pink goodies!
My family has been affected by this horrendous disease, and I am so proud that through the Minnesota Lynx Foundation, our organization continues to make the commitment to raise money in support of those organizations that provide education & research here in the state of Minnesota.
If you are ready to have a great time while fighting this disease, Lynx Go Pink takes place on Saturday, July 26th from 3:00pm - 5:30pm at Target Center. Tickets are just $35 for admission to Lynx Go Pink and a ticket to our game against the Los Angeles Sparks.
To order tickets, click on the following link:
http://www.wnba.com/lynx/tickets/lynx_go_pink_online_order_form_2008.html
For more information, you can log onto our website at:
http://www.wnba.com/lynx/community/lynx_go_pink.html
If you have any questions or simply would like to make a donation, don’t hesitate to call (612) 673 8409.
I hope to see you there!
Take care & Go Pink,
The Minnesota Lynx
A Community Celebration in Honor of Clarence Hightower
Join us Tuesday, July 22, 2008 starting at 6:00 p.m., as we say farewell to a friend. Every once in a while, a person comes along who makes an impact in countless people’s lives.
Clarence Hightower is such a person.
Join the Minneapolis Urban League, Proactive Urban Initiatives and Front Street Public Relations for a Community Appreciation and Celebration for Mr. Clarence Hightower. The event will take place at the Minneapolis Urban League, Glover-Sudduth Center for Urban Affairs and Economic Development located at 2100 Plymouth Avenue North (corners of Penn Avenue and Plymouth Avenue N.), dinner will be provided and you are encouraged to reserve your individual ticket or table of 8 by calling Mr. Todd Barnes at (612) 302-3180. There is no cost to attend this event and community is welcomed to attend.
About Mr. Clarence Hightower:
Hightower, who had indicated his intention to explore his options after completing the agency’s 10-year strategic plan, told his staff and the MUL Board of Directors that he greatly appreciated the opportunity to work for the most important organization he’s ever been a part of and with some of the most dedicated social service professionals in the nonprofit sector. Hightower is proud of his tenure with the Urban League, noting that ten years ago, when first charged with implementing a strategic plan that called for the League to launch the first capital campaign in its history, he was determined to carry it out with distinction. The outcome was the construction of the Glover Sudduth Center for Economic Development and Urban Affairs on the north side, and the Sharon Sayles Belton Community Services Center on the south side. Both new centers have created a better atmosphere for staff, program participants, and the community.
Hightower helped the organization to restructure internally, which created a stronger focus on marketing. As a result, the Urban League is marketed in a way that it had not been before. There is now a higher visibility of the work of the Minneapolis Urban League, and the impact that it continues to have on its constituents and the city as a whole.
Just recently Mr. Hightower worked with the Board of Directors to complete a new Strategic Plan that will chart the course for the Minneapolis Urban League through December 31, 2011. “Although there is no perfect time, transition gives us the opportunity to change and grow. I will be leaving an organization that is sound and has a clear direction for its future,” says Hightower.
Hightower met this morning (June 24, 2008) with the League’s Executive Committee to thank them for their support over the years. On behalf of the Board of Directors, Chair Clayton Tyler offered the following statement: “The Board of Directors is deeply saddened by the resignation of Clarence Hightower. He has been an able steward of the Urban League for the past 10 years and has achieved many great accomplishments, among them an outstandingly successful capital campaign.” Vice Chair Cathy Wassberg stated: “The skills and energy that Clarence Hightower brought to the Minneapolis Urban League have been a tremendous asset and contributed immeasurably to our status as a premier service and advocacy organization. We wish him well in this next chapter of his life.” Tyler added that the Board will look forward to working with Mr. Hightower in the transition as they begin the task of identifying a new President/CEO.
Hightower will leave the Minneapolis Urban League after July 31 to assume the position of Executive Director with the Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington Counties.
“First Thursdays?” (July only) Power Networking Event x3 at Babalu Restaurant, Thursday - July 3, 2008 6-9 p.m.
There’s a great way to celebrate the short work week and the wonderful 4th of July weekend. Join Connection Consulting and Twin City Business for Vive Now!, Thursday, July 3, 2008 at Babalu Restaurant located at 800 Washington Avenue North in the historic warehouse district. Don’t miss your chance to network with the Twin Cities top professionals. The only cover for this event is a business card or your information on as piece of paper!
It’s Offical, Minneapolis Urban League President/CEO is Leaving
Offical Release provided by Lisa Bryant, Director of Communications/PR MUL
MINNEAPOLIS, June 24, 2008 — Ten years after taking over the position of President/CEO of the Minneapolis Urban League, Clarence Hightower today announced his resignation. Hightower will leave the Minneapolis Urban League after July 31 to assume the position of Executive Director with the Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington Counties.
Hightower, who had indicated his intention to explore his options after completing the agency’s 10-year strategic plan, told his staff and the MUL Board of Directors that he greatly appreciated the opportunity to work for the most important organization he’s ever been a part of and with some of the most dedicated social service professionals in the nonprofit sector. Hightower is proud of his tenure with the Urban League, noting that ten years ago, when first charged with implementing a strategic plan that called for the League to launch the first capital campaign in its history, he was determined to carry it out with distinction. The outcome was the construction of the Glover Sudduth Center for Economic Development and Urban Affairs on the north side, and the Sharon Sayles Belton Community Services Center on the south side. Both new centers have created a better atmosphere for staff, program participants, and the community.
Hightower helped the organization to restructure internally, which created a stronger focus on marketing. As a result, the Urban League is marketed in a way that it had not been before. There is now a higher visibility of the work of the Minneapolis Urban League, and the impact that it continues to have on its constituents and the city as a whole.
Just recently Mr. Hightower worked with the Board of Directors to complete a new Strategic Plan that will chart the course for the Minneapolis Urban League through December 31, 2011. “Although there is no perfect time, transition gives us the opportunity to change and grow. I will be leaving an organization that is sound and has a clear direction for its future,” says Hightower.
Hightower met this morning with the League’s Executive Committee to thank them for their support over the years. On behalf of the Board of Directors, Chair Clayton Tyler offered the following statement: “The Board of Directors is deeply saddened by the resignation of Clarence Hightower. He has been an able steward of the Urban League for the past 10 years and has achieved many great accomplishments, among them an outstandingly successful capital campaign.” Vice Chair Cathy Wassberg stated: “The skills and energy that Clarence Hightower brought to the Minneapolis Urban League have been a tremendous asset and contributed immeasurably to our status as a premier service and advocacy organization. We wish him well in this next chapter of his life.” Tyler added that the Board will look forward to working with Mr. Hightower in the transition as they begin the task of identifying a new President/CEO.
