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Dear HJA,
The Sparks e-newsletter is the BRC's online communication
tool. BRC members and friends will find this e-newsletter a great
way to stay connected to the BRC family and promote your products
and services.
If you have special announcements, late breaking news, and
events, please e-mail us at news@brcatl.com. We welcome your
comments and suggestions for making the Sparks work for
you.
Remember to use the BRC Business Directory found in our
Quarterly newspaper, The Conductor; online at www.brcatl.com; or
you can call the office at 404.346.0808.
For directory changes to e-mails, phone numbers, fax
numbers, or contact information, please send changes by e-mail to
info@brcatl.com.
| 1st, 2nd & 3rd Prize Winners - 3rd Annual Golf
Tournament |
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Pictured (left to right) is Maceo Brown, President/CEO
of System 5 Electronics, Inc., who led the Host Committee,
members from LAN Technologies, the winning team with
a score of 53, Michael Arnold, Floyd Brown. Kelvin Cosk and
Rodney Arnold and BRC President HJA Alexander.
The 3rd Annual BRC Family Festival and Golf Tournament
was held on the beautiful greens of Durham Lakes Golf
Course, located in Fairburn Georgia. Over 90 golfers
participated in the best ball scramble golfing event while
families and BRC church members engaged in a festival of
activities from face paintings, carnival rides and
appetizing refreshments.
Taking the helm as Honorary Chair for this year's event
was Dr. B. Wang Kong of the Association of Black
Cardiologist. Other metrowide notables to participate
included DeKalb County Sheriff Thomas Brown, and C. Andre
Grier, Senior Pastor of Union Baptist Church.
The Pairing Party this year was held at Haney Plaza at
the Fort McPherson Army Base. Catering and decoration was
provided by BRC member Pastor Sherri S. Davis of
J&S Uniquely Expressed. Tables were accented with rustic
miniature golf caddies, candles and autumn floral
arrangements.
Special Thanks to this year's Host Committee
Members: Chair Kong, Honorary Co-Chairs Pastor Eric D.
Jackson and Rev. Rodney B. Harris, and remaining host
members including Morris Williams, Shawn Dinwiddie, Audrey
Johnson, Maceo Brown, James Jackson, Shirley Coleman, Nash
Alexander and Swain Watters.
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Congratulations to 2nd Place winners, sponsored by
Morris E. Williams III, returning as last year's defending
champions. Pictured with Williams (third from right) are
Will Collins, Reggie Veasley, Brown, Daryl Taylor, and
Alexander. For the second straight year, the Dekalb team
donated their prize back to the BRC.
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Metro Junior Senior Golf League participated in the BRC
Golf Tournament for the first time. They provide golf
lessons, motivational speakers, benefit tournaments, golf
etiquette/rules. For more information call 770-716- 8971.
Metro Junior Senior Golf League, Inc. has two locations in
metro Atlanta, 2978 Rainbow Drive, Suite 124A in Decatur and
1646 Athens Avenue in Atlanta.
Metro Junior Senior Golf League placed third in the
tournament. Pictured (left to right) are Brown, Aaron Perry,
Brandon Williams, Nick Wade, Willie Wade and Alexander.
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| Carver Bible College Homecoming
Weekend |
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| October Biz Forum: L&B Tax
Services |
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L&B Tax Services will conduct the October Biz Forum
at the BRC. L & B Tax Services began business in the
greater Atlanta area over 9 years ago. They leaped into the
technology age and opened several branch offices to better
serve their clients. Locations can be found on their website
for offices in Atlanta, Mableton, College Park, Lithonia,
Stone Mountain and Tucker.
L & B Tax Service, Inc. is an IRS Electronic File-
Certified Provider, a Certified Drake Software Practitioner
and a member of the National Association of Tax
Professionals (NATP). They have a staff of 25 professionals
plus 15 marketing representatives.
The Biz Forum is held every last Thursday of each month
from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. at the BRC Headquarters, 3485 N.
Desert Drive, Bldg. 2, Suite 109. Please RSVP if you plan to
attend. Call Today! 404.346.0808.
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| African American Family Farmers
Conference |
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The 4th Annual African American Family Farmers, Inc.
(AAFFI) Conference will be held at Fort Valley State College
on Thursday and Friday, November 16 -17, 2006 in the
Pettigrew Center.
A banquet will be held November 16, at 7:00 pm. and the
conference, including a continental breakfast at 7:30 am, an
hour luncheon beginning at 12:30 p.m., and a series of
workshops starting at 8:30 am kicks off on Friday.
Exhibits open on Friday at 5:00 pm. For more
information please call 800-485-0004.
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The GABEO Annual Fall Conference will be held
October 27 – 29, 2006 in Waycross, Georgia. With more than
700 members statewide, GABEO’s main focus is on developing
programs which will provide deterrents to violence and crime
among youth; promoting voter registration, education and
participation; forming literacy programs to battle the
growing problem of illiteracy in the State; securing
economic parity for all Georgians; preserving minority
voting strength; and removing the divisive Confederate
emblem from the Georgia state flag. GABEO often works in
conjunction with the NAACP, SCLC, Rainbow/PUSH Coalition,
The People's Agenda and the National Youth Connection on
issues vital to the community.
REV. JESSE JACKSON to celebrate 65th Birthday
and 40 Years of work for Civil and Human Rights During
Seventh Annual Creating Opportunity Conference October
25-27, 2006. For more information please call 404-525-5663.
Ray of Hope: The Daughters of Destiny Women’s
Ministry of Ray of Hope Christian Church presents Straight
Talk with Rev. Dr. Renita Weems on Monday, November 6, 2006
at 7:00 pm in the Main Sanctuary. Women you don’t want to
miss this opportunity to dialogue with this renown author,
scholar, preacher, and teacher as real issues that impact
women are addressed. Please call 770-696- 5148 for
additional information.
Jesus Christ Is Lord Ministries (JCIL) invites
you to celebrate the First Anniversary of Pastor Sherri
S. Davis, Senior Pastor on Sunday, November 5th. Dr.
Frank Bozeman of Global Word, Montgomery AL, will share the
word of God during morning worship service at 10:00 am.
Pastor Eric D. Jackson Sr., Senior Pastor of Greater
Heights Christian Church, Snellville, GA, is the speaker for
the 3:00 pm service which also features Gospel Recording
Artist James Bignon. JCIL Ministries is located at 15
Hampton Street, McDonough, GA 30253. Call 678.521.7219 or
678.596.7407.
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| Are you a BRC member yet? |
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Board the Overground RR!! and find out how you
can practice "KTAA" Kitchen Table Affirmative
Action. Call our office today to find out how you can
become a member. 404-346-0808
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People's Agenda Celebrates Lowery's 85th
Birthday |
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On Thursday, October 19, 2006, the board of directors
of the Lowery Institute and our BRC Alliance, The
Peoples’ Agenda, along with a host of family, friends
and supporters will celebrate the 85th birthday of the
Reverend Dr. Joseph E. Lowery. Celebrities including
Harry Belafonte, Dick Gregory, Governor Roy Barnes, Jesse
Jackson, Don King along with other distinguished guests will
roast and give tribute to Rev. Lowery as advocate for the
“least of these” and fearless fighter for civil rights and
justice. Radio Talk Show Host Tom Joyner will MC the
Tribute/Roast. The evening’s entertainment will include a
performance by Fonzworth Bentley.
The event will be held at the Martin Luther King
International Chapel at Morehouse College. The Reception
will begin at 6:00 p.m; Recording for the Tribute/Roast will
begin promptly at 7:30 p.m.
Funds raised will benefit the Lowery Institute whose
mission is “to provide opportunities for students, teachers,
professionals, advocates, elected officials, clergy and
laity, to benefit from examples of nonviolent advocacy, and
for exploration of the moral, ethical and theological
imperatives for justice and human rights for all people”.
For further information contact Eventions, Inc., Sonjia
Young or LaRita Reid, 404-762-8881 The Peoples’ Agenda -
Helen Butler or Sandy White 404- 653-1199.
Tickets for the event are $85.00 Reserved Seating;
$50.00 General Admission; and $20.00 for students with
proper identification. Call the People's Agenda at
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Pictured (left to right) is Maceo Brown, President/CEO of System 5 Electronics, Inc., who led the Host Committee, members from LAN Technologies, the winning team with a score of 53, Michael Arnold, Floyd Brown. Kelvin Cosk and Rodney Arnold and BRC President HJA Alexander.The 3rd Annual BRC Family Festival and Golf Tournament was held on the beautiful greens of Durham Lakes Golf Course, located in Fairburn Georgia. Over 90 golfers participated in the best ball scramble golfing event while families and BRC church members engaged in a festival of activities from face paintings, carnival rides and appetizing refreshments.Taking the helm as Honorary Chair for this year's event was Dr. B. Wang Kong of the Association of Black Cardiologist. Other metrowide notables to participate included DeKalb County Sheriff Thomas Brown, and C. Andre Grier, Senior Pastor of Union Baptist Church.The Pairing Party this year was held at Haney Plaza at the Fort McPherson Army Base. Catering and decoration was provided by BRC member Pastor Sherri S. Davis of J&S Uniquely Expressed. Tables were accented with rustic miniature golf caddies, candles and autumn floral arrangements.Special Thanks to this year's Host Committee Members: Chair Kong, Honorary Co-Chairs Pastor Eric D. Jackson and Rev. Rodney B. Harris, and remaining host members including Morris Williams, Shawn Dinwiddie, Audrey Johnson, Maceo Brown, James Jackson, Shirley Coleman, Nash Alexander and Swain Watters.
Congratulations to 2nd Place winners, sponsored by Morris E. Williams III, returning as last year's defending champions. Pictured with Williams (third from right) are Will Collins, Reggie Veasley, Brown, Daryl Taylor, and Alexander. For the second straight year, the Dekalb team donated their prize back to the BRC.
Metro Junior Senior Golf League participated in the BRC Golf Tournament for the first time. They provide golf lessons, motivational speakers, benefit tournaments, golf etiquette/rules. For more information call 770-716- 8971. Metro Junior Senior Golf League, Inc. has two locations in metro Atlanta, 2978 Rainbow Drive, Suite 124A in Decatur and 1646 Athens Avenue in Atlanta.Metro Junior Senior Golf League placed third in the tournament. Pictured (left to right) are Brown, Aaron Perry, Brandon Williams, Nick Wade, Willie Wade and Alexander.
L&B Tax Services will conduct the October Biz Forum at the BRC. L & B Tax Services began business in the greater Atlanta area over 9 years ago. They leaped into the technology age and opened several branch offices to better serve their clients. Locations can be found on their website for offices in Atlanta, Mableton, College Park, Lithonia, Stone Mountain and Tucker.L & B Tax Service, Inc. is an IRS Electronic File- Certified Provider, a Certified Drake Software Practitioner and a member of the National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP). They have a staff of 25 professionals plus 15 marketing representatives.The Biz Forum is held every last Thursday of each month from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. at the BRC Headquarters, 3485 N. Desert Drive, Bldg. 2, Suite 109. Please RSVP if you plan to attend. Call Today! 404.346.0808.
The GABEO Annual Fall Conference will be held October 27 – 29, 2006 in Waycross, Georgia. With more than 700 members statewide, GABEO’s main focus is on developing programs which will provide deterrents to violence and crime among youth; promoting voter registration, education and participation; forming literacy programs to battle the growing problem of illiteracy in the State; securing economic parity for all Georgians; preserving minority voting strength; and removing the divisive Confederate emblem from the Georgia state flag. GABEO often works in conjunction with the NAACP, SCLC, Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, The People's Agenda and the National Youth Connection on issues vital to the community.REV. JESSE JACKSON to celebrate 65th Birthday and 40 Years of work for Civil and Human Rights During Seventh Annual Creating Opportunity Conference October 25-27, 2006. For more information please call 404-525-5663.Ray of Hope: The Daughters of Destiny Women’s Ministry of Ray of Hope Christian Church presents Straight Talk with Rev. Dr. Renita Weems on Monday, November 6, 2006 at 7:00 pm in the Main Sanctuary. Women you don’t want to miss this opportunity to dialogue with this renown author, scholar, preacher, and teacher as real issues that impact women are addressed. Please call 770-696- 5148 for additional information.Jesus Christ Is Lord Ministries (JCIL) invites you to celebrate the First Anniversary of Pastor Sherri S. Davis, Senior Pastor on Sunday, November 5th. Dr. Frank Bozeman of Global Word, Montgomery AL, will share the word of God during morning worship service at 10:00 am. Pastor Eric D. Jackson Sr., Senior Pastor of Greater Heights Christian Church, Snellville, GA, is the speaker for the 3:00 pm service which also features Gospel Recording Artist James Bignon. JCIL Ministries is located at 15 Hampton Street, McDonough, GA 30253. Call 678.521.7219 or 678.596.7407.
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