Volume 5, Number 24



Above All Things Ministry "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth." III John:2		06/13/2010

Dear Herald,

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In this issue

	OvergroundRR!!^® Member Events/Announcements The May Conductor UNCF Heineken with a Heart Event 4th Annual Father's Day Brunch at Cascade Club GABEO Concerned Black Clergy/ Peoples' Agenda Meetings Georgia Teen Work Program George Fraser at Hillside International Truth Center Inc. 27th Annual Salute to Black Fathers FREE SUBCRIPTIONS TO SPARKS

The May Conductor

Are you ready for the next issue of The Conductor newspaper? If so, get ready to board as we present the May issue of The Conductor featuring some of our new Overground RR!!® business and church members and alliances, as well as, introduce you to their owners and presidents. Their stories will inspire, educate and help you on the journey to financial freedom and leadership. As always the current and past issues of the Conductor and Sparks can be found at www.overgroundrr.com

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UNCF Heineken with a Heart Event

4th Annual Father's Day Brunch at Cascade Club

GABEO

The Georgia Association of Black Elected Officials was formed in 1970, as a statewide political group composed of elected officials on all levels of Georgia government.

The GABEO 2010 Calendar of Events is as follows
June 24 - 27
Annual Summer Convention Savannah, Georgia Saluting the Legacy of Rev. Hosea Williams Guest Speakers: Congressman John Lewis, Judge Penny Brown Reynolds
July 24 - 25
Saturday, July 24 - Annual Reenactment of the Lynchings at the Moore's Ford Bridge Monroe, Georgia Sunday, July 25 - Worship Service Guest Speakers: Mr. Benjamin Todd Jealous, National President, NAACP Invited Sen. Charles Steele, Former President, SCLC
October 29 - 31
Annual Fall Conference Atlanta, Georgia Unity Leadership Summit: Partnering with Rainbow/PUSH Coalition and other organizations
Note: GABEO meets with the Georgia Coalition for the People's Agenda every Tuesday, 12 Noon, APEX Museum, 135 Auburn Avenue at Courtland, Atlanta, Georgia
Please Mark Your Calendars Now!

For More Information Contact: Rep. Tyrone Brooks, 404-656-6372 and 404-372-1894 or visit www.ga-gabeo.org

Concerned Black Clergy/ Peoples' Agenda Meetings

Just in case you missed it. Get all the latest news and information on the Concerned Black Clergy and the Coalition for the Peoples' Agenda. Our cameras and reporters are at every meeting and the videos are on our Web site for your convenience. Stay up-to-date with the CBC new president Rev. Dr. Richard Cobble and the People's Agenda president and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, while these groups make the decisions and take the actions that shape the ever-evolving culture of Atlanta.

To view the video taped meetings click the above link; Concerned Black Clergy or Peoples' Agenda and then select the date of the meeting you want to watch.

Georgia Teen Work Program

Calling out to our Friends and Members to get a student to shadow you. The mission of the program is to provide Georgia youth, ages 14 to 18 with valuable work experience through summer employment opportunities. The program starts June 1 and ends July 31,2010.

For additional information visit www.georgiateenwork.org

George Fraser at Hillside International Truth Center Inc.

27th Annual Salute to Black Fathers

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OvergroundRR!!^® Member Events/Announcements

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Event: Genie's Bread Basket
Date: Every Wednesday
Location: Beulah Missionary Baptist Church, The Family Life Center, Room 241, 2340 Clifton Springs Road, Decatur Ga 30034
Time: 4pm - 6pm
Details: Food for Genie's Bread Basket is graciously donated by Publix.
Families in need are invited to come out
Add'l details: Call 404-241-3307 or visit www.beulahbaptist.org

Event: Maceo's Kids Third Annual Golf Tournament
Date: June 14, 2010
Location: Mirror Lake Golf Course, Villa Rica GA
Time:
8:00am-Registration and Breakfast 9:30am-Shot gun
Details: Winners will be announced after the tournament. Early Bird Special $100/golfer, $400/4- some, After June 1st $125/golfer, $550/4-some
Add'l details: Call 404-756-0736 or visit www.maceokids.org/donations.html

Event: 2010 CD Release Party/Birthday Celebration in honor of Bishop J. D. Means, Sr
Date: June 19, 2010
Location: The Olivet Church, 877 Highway 314N, Fayetteville GA
Time: 6-8pm
Details: Featuring Flossie Boyd Johnson of Bishopville S.C. and Kenneth Love "The Maestro" All Seats Are Free
Add'l details: Call 678-644-1209 or 770-572- 5459

Event: The 1st Annual Father's Day Salute "Unsung Heroes In Ministry Day"
Date: June 20, 2010
Location: New Calvary Baptist Church, 1690 Melrose Dr. at School Road, Atlanta Ga 30310
Time: 4pm
Details: Hosted by Bishop J. D. Means, Sr, Honorees Esmond Patterson Lifetime Award, Recepients Larry Tinsley V-103FM and many more. All Seats Are Free Add'l details: Call 678-644-1209

Event: 21st Anniversary Celebration Real Men Cook for Charity 2010
Date: June 20, 2010
Location: Georgia Railroad Depot (Next to Underground Atlanta) 65 MLK Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta GA
Time: 3:00 - 6:00pm
Details:Featuring Victoria Rowell, Ruben Studdard, Regina Belle-Battle & Pastor Battle, R&B Artist Cherelle and many more. Advance tickets $20 Adults $10 Children, $5 more at the door
Add'l details: Call 404-344-8496 or visit www.realmencook.com

Event: CD Dedication/Live DVD Recording of Bishop J. D. Means, Sr & Company
Date: June 21, 2010
Location: Higher Ground Empowerment Center aka Mt. Gilead B.C., 561 Spencer Street, Atlanta GA 30314
Time: 7pm
Details: Call 678-644-1209

Event: 3rd Annual Atlanta HBCU Alumini Alliance 5K Run/ Walk
Date: June 26, 2010
Location: 840 Cherokee Ave, Atlanta GA
Time: Registration 7:30am - Race Starts 8:30am
Details: $25 registration rate extended through June 15th. The Alliance added a 60 plus age category. Winners in each age group, male and female receive a free pair of Nike Sneakers. Each registant receives a free T-Shirt. Health Fair with free testing, massages, and more immediately following the race along with a College Fair and scholarship give away
Add'l details: Sponsorship opportunities call 404-260-7404. Registration online www.hbcualumniatlanta.com

Event: Butterfly Ball
Date: June 26, 2010
Location: Greenforest McCalep Early Learning Center, Genesis Room, 3250 Rainbow Drive, Decatur GA 30034
Time: 6:00pm
Details: Celebriting the GLOSS Butterflies and Young Ladies. Raffles, Dancing, Dinner and Fun. Attire Semi-Formal. $50 per person Add'l details: Visit www.GLOSSsisterhood.com or call 404-713-2391

Event:Teen Artists Academy Date: July 12th - August 6th 2010 Location: Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Rd, Atlanta GA 30331
Time: Auditions/Portfolio Reviews Saturday May 15, 2010, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Details: The intensive 4-week arts program for students 13-18 is back. Get instruction and training in your chosen discipline from professional artists through master classes, group exercises and visiting guest artists.
Dance, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts and Creative Writing.
Call for appiontments today
Add'l details: Call 404-613-3220 or visit www.fultonarts.org

Event:Anointed Word Evangelistic Tabernacle C.O.G.I.C. Founder's Conference 2010
Date: July 11 - 18, 2010
Location: Anointed Word Evangelistic Tabernacle C.O.G.I.C., 7373 Covington Hwy, Lithonia, GA 30058
Add'l details: Call 770-482-5040 or visit www.bobbyhendersonministries.org

Event:Wheat Street Baptist Church Youth Revival
Date: July 14 - 15
Location: Wheat Street Baptist Church, 359 Auburn Ave, Atlanta GA 30312
Add'l details: Call 404-659-4328

Event:Wheat Street Baptist Church Anniversary
Date: July 25, 2010
Location: Wheat Street Baptist Church, 359 Auburn Ave, Atlanta GA 30312
Add'l details: Call 404-659-4328

Moving or Phone Number Change
To all our members, please advise us of any address or telephone number changes. Contact us at 404-346-0808 or vbenjamin@overgroundrr.com

Happy Birthday
To All Our Members Born in the Month of June.

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