First Central Baptist Church hosts collaborative events with Island’s Religious, Community and Civic Leaders; Legislative Breakfast and Town Hall Meeting to engage political leaders in tackling crucial issues with focus on state of African American Communities.
Congressman Charles Rangel, Chairman of Ways and Means Committee to Serve as Keynote Speaker - newly elected Congressman Michael McMahon to attend and participate Violinists from Noel Pointer School of Music to perform Noel Pointer.
STATEN ISLAND,NY---Pastor Demetrius S. Carolina, Religious Leader of First Central Baptist Church and Executive Director of The Central Family Life Center in collaboration with Staten Island’s North Shore community, civic and religious partners proudly announce the convening of The Annual Town Hall Legislative Breakfast and Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, February 21st, 2009.,
The Legislative breakfast program themed: “Building Bridges” commences at 8:30 a.m. at the Central Family Life Center , 59 Wright Street , Staten Island . Presentations and discussions will underscore the socio, economic, housing, education and health issues which affect North Shore communities, with special focus on the state of the African American communities. The breakfast is a fundraising event to benefit Central Family Life Center ’s After School Tutorial Program.
Pastor Demetrius S Carolina, Executive Director of Family Life Center commented on the fundraising aspect of the day, “Delivering quality education continues to be a critical concentration to benefit children and youth in our communities. The Central Family Life Center is doing its part and demonstrating its commitment to making available a safe haven that administers after-school tutorials. We welcome contributions and sponsorships to continue to develop meaningful programs”.
The Town Hall Meeting commences at 11:30 a.m. at First Central Baptist Church , 117 Wright Street , Staten Island , New York . First Central Baptist Church and members of the Island’s North Shore communities are extremely pleased to secure the commitment of United States Congressman and Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee Charles Rangel, from Harlem as keynote speaker at this years Town Hall Meeting. The congressman will be recognized for his years of service and for taking the time to visit and listen to the challenges and potential opportunities on Staten Island .
The Island ’s local elected officials have committed to attend and participate in the occasion including: Congressman Michael McMahon, New York State Senator Diane Savino, Assemblymen Matthew Titone, Councilman James Oddo and Assemblywoman Janelle Hyer-Spenser. With special elections approaching, candidates from both political parties have been invited and organizers look forward to their presence and participation.
Mr. Ed Josey, President of the Staten Island Chapter of The NAACP commented, “The NAACP is delighted to participate in this collaborative platform with religious leaders, local elected officials and community advocates, as we continue to tackle issues of great consequence to our communities, including access to proper healthcare, adequate education, job opportunities, safety training for our youth”.
Community partners in this year’s Legislative Breakfast and Town Hall Meeting include: The NAACP; Brighton Heights Reformed Church; Celebrating Real Family Life; The Ministerial Alliance; Stapleton U.A.M.E.; Staten Island Council of Churches; Island Voice; HealthPlus; Staten Island University Hospital and committed members of the community and First Central Baptist Church.
Noel20Pointer Foundation:
From the inception of the Foundation in 1995, the NPF began to award aspiring violinists with scholarships, enabling them to continue their education in music. Realizing another distinct need, in 1998 the Foundation established the Noel Pointer School of Music (NPSOM). This institution was created to provide motivated children from economically disadvantaged neighborhoods with intensive musical instruction. In addition to this, NPSOM is proud to offer its students an experience in cultural enrichment that enhances academic learning, social development, and personal expression. This goal is met by supplementing instrumental instruction with music theory, music appreciation and music history. NPSOM also believes that it is imperative to give our children multiple opportunities to showcase their talents, and share intimate visits with established performing artists in the genre of string music as well.
Annual Town Hall Legislative Breakfast
Theme: “Building Bridges”
Saturday, February 21, 2009 - (8:30am)
Centra l Family Life Center, 59 Wright Street, Staten Island, NY 10304
Annual Town Hall Meeting
Theme: “Reflecting on the Past to Empower our Future”
Saturday, February 21, 2009 - (11:30a.m.)
First Central Baptist Church, 117 Wright Street, Staten Island, NY 10304
