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· (Mar. 12) FW: Concert benefiting a Nigerian Family
· (Mar. 13) FW: Interfaith Forum of Greater Dayton Presents: Ending the New Jim Crow
· (Mar. 13) FW: Dunbar Literary Circle -- Women's History and Women Writers
· (Mar. 18) FW: Community Health Improvement Plan Update/Implementation Kick-off
· (Mar. 30) FW: The Unkaming of the Middle East
· (Mar. 29, Apr. 1 & Apr. 30) FW: 2016 MHM Events
· (Apr. 15) FW: 2016 CityLinks Conference
· (Apr. 22) FW: Save the Date - Northwest Branch Library Grand Opening
· FW: Update on Smoke-Free Bus stops
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2016 Ohio Mathematics Contest
Saturday April 9, 2:00 – 6:00 pm
Registration Begins at 12:30 pm
The Contest (OMC) is organized by the Dayton Branch of Korean-American Scientists and
Engineers Association (KSEA) hosted by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics
and awarded by President David R. Hopkins at the Wright State University (WSU)
The pre-registration will end on Saturday, April 2.
You may register online here (choose Dayton-OH among listed locations)
or mailing the attached registration form after filling it out.
(Please don't choose Ohio and Southwest Ohio,
since those are in Columbus and Cincinnati!)
2016 Cash wards & Scholarships
Cash Prizes
Grades 4–8: 1st place, $100; 2nd Place, $75;3rd place, $50
Grades 9–11: 1st place, $150; 2nd place, $100; 3rd place, $50
All students will receive participation certificates.
Scholarships
The top three winners in grades 9, 10, and 11 will receive
the following scholarships:
1st place, $2,500; 2nd place, $1000; 3rd place, $500.
Scholarships are applied to undergraduate tuition at Wright State University
and are renewable for up to four years if recipients maintain good academic standing.
Students may win in multiple years and accumulate the scholarship amounts.
For more information, please visit www.wright.edu/OMC
From: Rev. Barb Sayler
Subject: Concert benefiting a Nigerian Family - March 12
I wanted to let this group know about an exciting concert we have coming up in a few weeks on March 12 at 7pm at the Beavercreek Church of the Brethren (2659 Dayton-Xenia Rd).
It features Mutual Kumquat, a soul-folk-pop band that brings together sacred and secular music. This unique group is loved by all ages and all persuasions. This free family concert will include a free-will offering to benefit a family from Nigeria with three hearing impaired girls.
Please come to the concert and please help us promote it by putting in your bulletins, your newsletters, and on facebook. You can find it on the Beavercreek Church of the Brethren facebook page.
From: Katherine Cooper
Subject: Interfaith Forum of Greater Dayton Presents: Ending the New Jim Crow
The Interfaith Forum of Greater Dayton would like to invite you to an educational and thought provoking program: Ending the New Jim Crow
Time: 3 to 5 pm
Date: Sunday 13 March 2016
Location: Christ United Methodist Church, 3440 Shroyer Road
in Foster Hall, located on north end of the third floor. There is an elevator.
Presenter: Rev. Jerome McCorry
Reverend McCorry is a visionary, soldier for social change, warrior for justice, and prophet of peace are all words used to describe Pastor Jerome McCorry. He is part of a new generation of gospel ministries committed to preaching a prophetic message that love and justice are inseparable companions, forming the foundations of the gospel message. This, coupled with his innate gift of being able to communicate "beyond the walls", has aided him in reaching across generations while endearing him to audiences of all ages, making him much in demand as a speaker, lecturer and preacher. McCorry believes that true faith must be exercised by motion, which has framed his life as an activist and advocate for all people.
In order to honor the speaker and ensure you have an opportunity to answer questions, we will begin the presentation exactly at 3pm.
If you would like to bring a treat to share, please do not include any pork or shellfish products. Please include a list of ingredients to alert participants to any potential allergic problems.
Suggested Reading: The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander
Final note: Daylight Savings time begins 13 March 2016. Time to 'spring forward"!
From: Dayton's National Park
Subject: Dunbar Literary Circle -- Women's History and Women Writers
Dunbar Literary Circle
Women's History and Women Writers
Sunday, March 13 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm
House tours at 1 pm; light refreshments follow.
During the month of March we celebrate women's contributions to history, culture and society. Come and join our Dunbar Literary Circle as we celebrate Women's History Month.
This month, the group will share the works of women writers like Maya Angelou,Toni Morrison, Alice Walker, Ayn Rand, Margaret Atwood, Harper Lee, Emily Dickinson, Nikki Giovanni, Rita Dove, and Alice Dunbar Nelson.
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I Sit and Sew
by Alice Moore Dunbar-Nelson
I sit and sew-a useless task it seems,
My hands grown tired, my head weighed down with dreams-
The panoply of war, the martial tred of men,
Grim-faced, stern-eyed, gazing beyond the ken
Of lesser souls, whose eyes have not seen Death,
Nor learned to hold their lives but as a breath-
But-I must sit and sew.
You are also invited to read your own poetry or a poem by a favorite poet
or writer or simply listen and enjoy.
The Paul Laurence Dunbar House Historic Site is located at 219 Paul Laurence Dunbar Street, Dayton, Ohio. Please enter through the Visitor Center entrance on Edison Street (around the corner from the Dunbar House).
Tours of the home are free and available from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (last tour at 3:30 pm).
For more information call 937.224.7061.
The Dunbar Literary Circle meets on the second Sunday of the month.
Each month we touch on a different topic.
Just ahead:
April 10 - Flowers and Springtime
May 15 - Mother's Day
June 12 - Father's Day
From: Dawn Ebron
Subject: Community Health Improvement Plan Update/Implementation Kick-off - March 18 (9 to 10:30)
More than 35 community organizations representing hospitals and healthcare providers, insurance companies, city and county government, law enforcement, fire and rescue, not-for-profits, civic groups, foundations, universities, and local business have been working diligently since July of 2015 to develop the Montgomery County's Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP).
With planning now complete, we are ready to begin Phase 2 – Implementation!
We would like everyone who has been involved in the development of the CHIP to hear a summary of the final plan. Each Workgroup will be presenting the final draft of their action plan. Most importantly, we will be sharing the plans for implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the CHIP and will be asking your input regarding organizations and/or resources that would play a significant role in the implementation of the action plans.
When: March 18, 2016 - 9am to 10:30 (bagels, fruit, coffee, and juice will be provided)
Where: Multi-purpose Room – 2nd Floor of the Reibold Building
Please join us to find out how your organization can help us realize our vision: Montgomery County: A healthy, safe and thriving community!
There is a role for every organization to play. Please invite other members/leadership in your organization to attend who you think will have a role in implementing the CHIP priority action steps.
RSVP by March 11, 2016
From: Lamees Mubaslat
Subject: The Unkaming of the Middle East
The old political and socio-economic order of the Middle East is unravelling. Wars in Syria, Yemen, and Libya have given rise to the emergence of non- state extremist armed groups that threaten a border regime in place since the end of WWII.
Join us for an evening with Dr. Randa Slim, Director of the Track II Dialogues initiative at the Middle East Institute as she presents on the political and security dynamics at play and global powers seeking to shape the future of the region. Middle Eastern cuisine and refreshments provided.
Topic: DAAF Speaker Event – The Unmaking of the Middle East
When: March 30th 6:00-8:00 (Mix 'n' mingle with Middle Eastern cuisine 6:00-6:30,
speaker event : 6:30- 7:30, Q&A and wrap up 7:30 – 8:00)
Where: Sinclair Community College Building 14- Room 130 . FREE street parking after 6:00 pm or Visitor Lot A $5/vehicle
Dayton Arab American Forum strives to represent the community interests of Arab Americans and promote Arab culture. Join us for an evening of political debate and Middle Eastern cuisine.
From: Cheryl Scroggins
Subject: 2016 MHM Events (Mar. 29, Apr. 1 & Apr.30)
From: Jackson, Verletta
Subject: 2016 CityLinks Conference
It's that time again for the Annual CityLinks Conference scheduled for Friday, April 15, 2016. If you are interested in attending, please respond with your contact information (name, address, telephone number and email address) on or before Monday, March 14, 2016. The cost is $20.00 and the City will sponsor half the cost ($10.00).
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 937-333-3288.
From: David K. Greer
Subject: FW: Save the Date - Northwest Branch Library Grand Opening
From: Bruce Barcelo
Subject: Update on Smoke-Free Bus stops
I know it has only been 9 days since RTA made all bus stops smoke-free. I also understand that all the signs have not gone up. With that said, I checked with my friends at RTA this morning to see how many complaints they have had and here is the answer:
I checked with our head of security (he oversees the transit ambassadors) this morning. He said that we have had NO customers comments about the "Please no smoking," yet.
Subject: Dayton RTA first in Ohio to have smoke-free bus stops
I know you've been watching all the great coverage. Here is the Ch 7 clip: http://www.whio.com/videos/news/rta-encouraging-people-to-not-smoke-at-bus-stops/vDkfDy/
Below you will find the link to the Mass Transit Magazine!
This has been 3 years in the making. I presented to the RTA leadership team 3 years ago and challenged them to be the leaders in Ohio. This week they took that step. This was perfect example of how pieces can come together.
· I'm Chairman of the RTA CAG and we voted to make bus stops smoke-free two years ago.
· CityWide, Dayton Children's Hospital asked PHDMC to be part of the new park across from the hospital. They shared plans to work with the City of Dayton to make new bus shelters to match the park design.
· We asked RTA if those bus stops could be smoke-free. The answer was yes.
· We create a positive sign for the bus stops and asked all key partners to be part of a press conference to celebrate these smoke-free bus stops.
· When we got the quote from RTA, Mark was using the press conference to announce that all bus stops were smoke-free.
I just heard from RTA and they are VERY pleased with the positive press.
This is so familiar….worksites, parks, universities, communities (tobacco21) are concerned about worst case scenarios. Can I ask you look at our community? The hospitals, PHDMC and many worksites have tobacco-free policies with next to no pushback. U.D. moved smoking off main campus with great success. The City of Dayton started with one park going smoke-free then Oakwood and Kettering went smoke-free and Kettering will tell you their sports teams LOVE it! Then 13 of the 16 school districts plus the Miami Valley CTC are 100% Tobacco-Free School Districts.
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