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Welcome honored guests, sponsors, volunteers, supporters, family members, board<br />

members, and friends to this year’s fourth annual <strong>MLK</strong> <strong>GALA</strong>. We are pleased you<br />

have chosen to take time out to celebrate this special occasion with us. The great<br />

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. himself would have been proud that you have taken this<br />

opportunity to recognize some of your own within your community that took the<br />

first steps even when they didn’t see the whole staircase. They led the charge and<br />

set examples for others to follow.<br />

Our founder, the self-inspiring Mrs. Louella Thompson, back in the early eighties had<br />

a dream to set forth an idea to provide food, clothing and other needed resources<br />

to individuals who were less fortunate within the community. Mrs. Thompson<br />

answered the call and began rounding up volunteers, sponsors and just any and all<br />

that were willing to contribute to this movement. Her vision became reality when<br />

the Dream Center was constructed and opened back in 1997. Because of her<br />

dedication and desire to take the first steps without seeing the whole staircase, she<br />

was able to lead the charge and now many are able to enjoy her fruits of her labor<br />

today.<br />

As Board President, I intend to carry her legacy and build upon the Center’s greatest<br />

attributes. I, along with the Board and the Executive Director will continue to take<br />

the necessary steps to see that the Dream Center prospers, grows and acts as a<br />

resource center for those looking for assistance, a hot meal, a warm smile and a<br />

loving environment. We intend to see the Dream of Mrs. Louella Thompson blossom<br />

for years to come. The Dream Center continues to feed all those in need of a<br />

hearty breakfast five days a week. In addition, in the last couple of years, we have<br />

created a Christmas Toy Giveaway for 650 kids that have been given toys just in<br />

time for Christmas. Come mid-February, we will began preparing dinner meals to<br />

needy individuals.<br />

In the months ahead the Board and I will begin working on the Center’s five year<br />

strategy plan. This plan will set the course for the center and will outline the<br />

resources and programs it will be able to offer to the community for years to come.<br />

Once again, I thank you for your time, support and sponsorship and most of all your<br />

attendance to this year’s <strong>MLK</strong> <strong>GALA</strong>. I encourage you to stay engaged and<br />

supportive to the Feed The Hungry Project/ Dream Center as we move forward with<br />

new programs and new community projects. And as always Love and Peace!<br />

Yours Truly,


As Executive Director of the Feed the Hungry Project, I would like to thank all those who<br />

generously donated their time, talent and financial resources to help make the Feed the<br />

Hungry Project a continued success.<br />

In February 2016, after extensive building damage due to frozen water pipes, we reopened<br />

a renovated Louella Thompson’s Dream Center. Our role as a community meal<br />

center resumed with hot breakfast service for 70-85 guests daily. We are planning to add<br />

a dinner service in <strong>2017</strong>, commencing in the next several weeks.<br />

Last year we continued to provide local youth vital programs. Keep Movin’, a free<br />

summer day camp, hosted 70 – 75 young people per day. Our programming also included<br />

a college tour for 16 teens to several Historically Black Colleges and Universities. We<br />

wrapped the year up with our annual Christmas Toy Giveaway. With your help, we brought<br />

joy to about 500 children in our community by providing them with gifts and a fun time.<br />

Our Board of Directors have worked to clarify and simply the mission of the Feed the<br />

Hungry Project. They have distilled the mission down to this simple phrase:<br />

“Food and Resources to Promote Self-sufficiency.”<br />

Our goal is to continue providing meals to the community, but also to become an on-going<br />

partner in fostering self-sufficiency for those who need help. In <strong>2017</strong>, our services will<br />

include resources to empower families financially; beginning with the availability of tax<br />

return preparation services.<br />

Once again, thank you for your continued support of and faith in our mission.<br />

Best Wishes,<br />

Deborah R. Patterson


On behalf of the Host Event Committee, we are elated to celebrate with you the<br />

legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the accomplishments of those in our own<br />

community who live out his vision.<br />

Theme for our event is: “Faith is taking the first step when you don’t see the<br />

whole staircase.” Dr. King’s words are further framed by our chosen scripture<br />

Matthew 5:43-45:<br />

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44<br />

But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that<br />

you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the<br />

evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.<br />

This year has been full of trials on every level for our community. We lean on our<br />

faith to press forward, despite the odds or political climate. We love all. Serve<br />

all. Although, it is not always easy. Dr. King remains our template.<br />

Your support continues to give us the ability to take the first steps. It is our<br />

privilege to share this evening of faith, love, and accomplishment.<br />

Warmest Regards,<br />

Lisa D. White


Jennifer Nicole Pugh was born September 9, 1985 in Middletown, Ohio to Teresa L. Thomas<br />

and John Henry Barnes. Growing up in the Butler County area, she attended Middletown City<br />

Schools and later obtained her GED, earning her high school equivalency credentials from<br />

the Ohio Department of Education.<br />

Jennifer also attended Miami University of Ohio and graduated with Honors in 2014 receiving<br />

a Bachelor’s of Science in Health Information Technology. While attending Miami, she was<br />

involved in various student organizations, was employed on campus full-time, received the<br />

W. Lynn Darbyshire Award for her excellence in character and student leadership, and made<br />

the Dean’s List for three years. Jennifer plans to continue her education to obtain a Master’s<br />

Degree.<br />

Jennifer is currently employed at Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as a Claims Analyst in<br />

Mason Ohio. Within her 2-year tenure she was promoted, received a Value in Action Award<br />

for her exceptional service and accountability and continues to exceed high quality<br />

standards. She is the proud mother of a 10 year old son, Jaterius .<br />

Jennifer is also an active member of Kingdom Ministries House of Prayer in Hamilton, Ohio<br />

where she sings on the praise team and assists with the technology department. She enjoys<br />

reading, shopping, traveling, and spending time with family.


Jimmy Calhoun was born and raised in Middletown, Ohio. While attending Middletown City<br />

Schools, Jimmy excelled both academically and athletically. At Middletown High School he<br />

was an honor roll student, participated in choir, lettered three years in baseball, and was the<br />

first football player in Middletown High School history to letter all four years.<br />

Upon graduation from Middletown High School, Jimmy received a full athletic scholarship to<br />

play football at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. While at Miami, he doubled majored in<br />

History and Black World Studies, all while working in the education department.<br />

After graduation, Jimmy attended the University of Dayton School of Law. While at UDSL, he<br />

participated in the University’s Law Clinic, where he helped juvenile clients in criminal cases<br />

as well as representing parents in child custody cases. He also clerked as an extern with the<br />

Federal Public Defender’s office for the Southern District of Ohio. During the summers, he<br />

clerked at the Polk County Public Defender’s office in Bartow, Florida.<br />

Jimmy began his legal career at the Office of the Public Defender, in Montgomery County.<br />

He currently is an associate attorney at Flanagan, Lieberman, Hoffman & Swaim.<br />

Jimmy is also heavily involved in the Dayton Bar Association. He was Co-Chair of the Young<br />

Lawyers Division of the Dayton Bar Association and also chaired the 5 for the Kids 5k in<br />

support of Care House of Dayton. Jimmy is also a member of the executive board at<br />

Daymont Behavioral Health, where he served as Chairperson for the 2015-2016 year. Jimmy<br />

also ran for the State House of Representatives in the fall of 2016. He attended many<br />

functions and represented his community honestly and loyally.<br />

Jimmy lives in Dayton with his wife Lynne Zumbahlen and their three-year old daughter,<br />

Hadley James.


Daria Hardeman is so honored to be home; to be a part of this special evening. Now<br />

a performer, teacher, consultant & coach in New York City, Daria was born and raised in<br />

Middletown. She attended Taft elementary, Manchester Middle School, (was a part of the 1st<br />

class to attend) Vail Middle School & Middletown High School (before moving away &<br />

ultimately graduating from The School for Creative and Performing Arts in Cincinnati). Very<br />

active in school & community activities, she participated in Girl Scouts, D-104 drill team,<br />

Track, Cheerleading, Girls Assembly, Homecoming Court, Pep club, Spanish Club, School<br />

Newspaper, Student Council, 4-H, Tom Thumb Weddings, Balls, Theater & Choir. And one of<br />

the greatest lessons learned along the way was to believe in dreams.<br />

After 2 years at Ohio State, she heard about an audition for singers, took a leap of faith &<br />

soon found herself on tour, singing in Europe & at the beginning of an adventure that has<br />

lasted almost 20 years. After returning to the US, Daria moved to New York City. Since<br />

then, she has been seen on Broadway in The Full Monty. & has since performed on Broadway<br />

in The Full Monty, Off-Broadway in the original cast of Bat Boy The Musical; Little Ham; They<br />

Wrote That (with legendary songwriters Mann & Weil. Who you don't know who they are,<br />

you should. Please google! Other favorite credits from performances around the country<br />

include: Miss Lee in Tin Pan Alley Rag; Dionne in Hair & Ronnette in Little Shop of Horrors &<br />

with Linda Eder at Carnegie Hall.<br />

Daria on Film, TV (including Law & Order, L&O SVU); and also in numerous national<br />

commercials & voice overs including 2 years as one of the voices of the Home Depot Sistas<br />

campaign and also in numerous national commercials for Everything from Kodak picture<br />

maker, to NFL apparel and, most recently, for TD Bank. You can hear her on your radio for<br />

Ford. In the last few years, Daria has expanded her entrepreneurship endeavors into the<br />

field of fashion as a celebrity manicurist. She has worked with some of the biggest celebs,<br />

supermodels, designers and photographers in the world. Her work has graced the covers of<br />

Vogue, W magazines, and advertising for Chanel & Dior, to name a few. See some of her<br />

work at DariaHardeman.format.com. Daria is currently developing her own web series.<br />

A supportive family, a concerned church family & a community who cared.<br />

I am so grateful to the people in Middletown who made it such a wonderful & colorful<br />

childhood & who instilled lasting wisdom that has proven invaluable throughout my life.<br />

Thank you to my family & friends for all the memories & for still 'riding' with me! Special<br />

thanks to my Mother: Linda Hardeman for teaching me how to fly, my Grandmothers Katie<br />

Hardeman & Marguerite Walker for all the love & sacrifices; my Father & Stepmom, Darrell &<br />

Vikki Walker; My Grandfathers: Robert Walker & Embry Hardeman, my Aunts: Deborah<br />

Walker & Brenda Hardeman, my cousins for being my siblings before I had any & my sister<br />

Courtney for being sister I always wished for. Last but not least, thank you Elaine Watson for<br />

many years of your time & teaching us Girl Scouts many, many valuable things. If anything<br />

that I've done, or will do makes you all proud, that is my greatest achievement.<br />

~Middie for life! ~


Stephen “Steve” Hightower founded Hightower's Petroleum Co. in 1985, continuing a family<br />

legacy of entrepreneurism that began in 1957 with the establishment of the family’s<br />

cornerstone business.<br />

From those humble beginnings and through persistence, drive and determination, Steve<br />

methodically began to grow his wholesale fuel distribution business into an energy solutions<br />

enterprise that today is recognized throughout North America for its customer service,<br />

integrity, creative fuel distribution model and expert handling of complex upstream and<br />

downstream issues.<br />

Hightower's Petroleum’s customers include The Kroger Co., General Motors Co., AK Steel<br />

Holding Corp., State of Ohio and others.<br />

Hightower's Petroleum, which leaders says is the largest minority-owned company in the<br />

Cincinnati region, is ranked the Tristate’s 3<strong>4th</strong> largest company overall by Deloitte Cincinnati<br />

USA 100 based on 2013 revenues of $306 million.<br />

Stephen Hightower also owns Hi-Mark Construction Group, a design/build general contractor<br />

specializing in commercial building and wastewater treatment projects.<br />

Hightower’s newest business, HP Energy Co. LLC, founded in 2012, is a company that<br />

develops energy efficiency projects to help customers lower their energy costs. Offices are<br />

in California, Florida and Middletown. HP Energy also provides financing to pay for energy<br />

efficiency projects.<br />

Altogether, the three companies have approximately 75 total full-time employees<br />

nationwide.


Marilyn Wilson was born, raised and educated in Ohio. She completed her undergraduate<br />

studies at Miami University where she earned two bachelors degrees. One in Marketing, and<br />

another in Management Information Systems. She also earned a Masters degree from<br />

Antioch University in Management.<br />

Passionate about Technology, she pursued a career in IT where she worked for many years<br />

until she decided to launch Marilyn Wilson, Inc.<br />

Marilyn is the daughter of Bedella and Otis Wilson and has 5 sisters and 3 brothers. She has<br />

two sons and two and 3/4 grandchildren.<br />

Marilyn's love for photography started as a young child, she always had a camera in her hand.<br />

She likes to call herself the family historian, documenting moments that eventually turn into<br />

memories.<br />

Her favorite genre is people photography, it matters not if it is a wedding, Family or High<br />

School Senior session. What matters most is capturing that special moment.<br />

Marilyn believes everyone deserves to be remembered in photographs and has dedicated<br />

her life to telling the story of women and the people they love.


Odell Wize became a Middletown resident upon his arrival in March 1947.<br />

When Wize departed his native Georgia and headed for Detroit, his original intention was to join one of his<br />

sisters and other cousins who were at that time already in the Motor City enjoying the fruits of prosperity<br />

from working in the automobile manufacturing plants. During this journey, riding with two other buddies, he<br />

stopped for an overnight visit with his Uncle Frank, Aunt Susie and his cousin, eventually to become<br />

football legend, Eddie Merchant. Aunt Susie encouraged Odell to stay in Middletown and work at Armco,<br />

which was also hiring blacks for good paying factory jobs. Wize informed her that every one was<br />

anticipating his arrival in Detroit. Further, his cousins had already identified housing and work<br />

opportunities.<br />

In no time at all, Odell had his young bride, Mildred and infant son, Larry with him in Middletown. They<br />

moved into the personal residence of John and Helen Gholston whom he met at church. Wize and his<br />

family were early members of the Friendship Baptist Church. Mrs. Gholston was an early leader in the<br />

Middletown community and assisted many young black families who moved to Middletown after World War<br />

II to work in the growing manufacturing plants at Armco. Mrs. Gholston later obtained a multi-family<br />

dwelling on Young Street and the Wize family moved into one of Gholston’s first buildings. Many blacks<br />

located in that area generally referred to as the ‘Honkeytown’ area in order to be close to Armco’s primary<br />

facility at that time. Odell was often seen walking or riding his bicycle to work for several years before<br />

acquiring his first car in 1952. In November 1957, the family moved into a newly-built home in the Douglas<br />

Park Cloverdale area on 20th Avenue. Wize performed most of the work in building the new home. He<br />

had to build it ‘pay as you go’ because no bank would provide financing until the home was almost<br />

completely built.<br />

Odell grew up in a family of sharecroppers who placed high value on its work ethic. Sharecroppers found<br />

that if the family was more productive as a team, there were greater rewards and better living conditions<br />

for the family. Consequently, Odell found it easy to give his full effort at Armco, at church and at home. It<br />

also was not unusual for him to maintain a large garden lot of vegetables during the summer and also tinker<br />

at odd jobs repairing small appliances, doing home improvements and taking all the overtime and doubles<br />

at Armco that he could work. With this experience and skill with his hands, Odell tried many times,<br />

although unsuccessfully, to gain entry into the skill trades at Armco.


In an effort to gain entry into the plumbing trade, Wize even tried volunteering his time to plumbing<br />

contractors around town in exchange for work experience. In 1956, Jackson Plumbing finally agreed to<br />

bring Wize aboard at $1.25 per hour. Although the going journeyman rate was over $5.00 at that time,<br />

Odell agreed to accept this part-time job to gain experience in the trade. This lead to Wize (during 1967),<br />

becoming the first African American licensed plumber in Butler County. Odell and Mildred reared five<br />

children - - three boys and two girls, Sheryl and Sheralden - - all of whom graduated from Middletown area<br />

high schools. The family did mourn the passing of another sibling, 4-year-old Stephen, who perished in a<br />

1967 vehicle accident, during the same month as celebration for the birth of newborn Ralph.<br />

Mildred served as the secretary for the Wize Plumbing business, carefully documenting and tracking phone<br />

calls back in the days prior to beepers, cell phones, voicemail, email, text messages, etc. Wize strived for a<br />

customer focused business, both residential and commercial, where the customer was always right and<br />

services priced to “Economize with Wize”! Credit? You bet! And at times, services were provided<br />

complimentary if it benefitted families in emergency or financial situations. Larry, Bob and Ralph each<br />

worked with Odell providing customer service. The middle son, Bob followed Odell into the plumbing<br />

business. Bob learned the trade well from his father and now continues to operate his decades-long Wize<br />

Plumbing business out of Cincinnati.<br />

After Wize’s relentless effort to become promoted out of the Coke Plant, in 1972, Armco finally moved<br />

Odell into the Pipe Shop, eventually becoming a crew leader. Many questioned how this happened without<br />

his completion of the perquisite apprentice program. But consider this, Odell had twenty years’ experience<br />

and was, at that time, one of only three licensed plumbers among over ninety employees in the Shop.<br />

Wize would later become aware that he had been incorrectly informed on more than one occasion of not<br />

passing skills trade entry exams. So, when finally gaining entry, he was not apologetic, citing to those who<br />

questioned, “With my experience and knowledge, I should be the boss of all of you!”<br />

Work and career are not the only ways in which Odell demonstrated that he is truly a “man for all seasons.”<br />

Many recognize him for his commitment and tireless work on behalf of his church, having served, with<br />

Mildred by his side, as deacon since 1953, first at Friendship Baptist, then with Bethlehem Temple<br />

Pentecostal. Odell would always have words of encouragement and inspiration for all those he<br />

encountered during the day. Others talk of Odell’s loyalty and support of his family and the many activities<br />

in which his children were involved.<br />

Some speak of his deportment within the community and the positive role model he’s exhibited. Larry had<br />

an occasion to witness his Dad’s impact in a surprising manner. Larry made note of fact that about 20 of<br />

1965 MHS classmates, whom he did not know while attending high school, sought him out during 25th<br />

Reunion activities after learning through word of mouth that Odell’s son was in attendance. Larry was<br />

overwhelmed with the many testimonies, as these were people with whom Odell worked, mentored or<br />

were favorably impacted in other ways. One of Odell’s long-term work colleagues told of how Odell<br />

gained a nick name from his work associates that spread around town to most who knew Wize. It seemed<br />

that Mildred included an apple in his lunch every day. So, it was not unusual for Apples to arrive at his<br />

work locker only to discover an extra apple or two from anonymous donors.<br />

In <strong>2017</strong>, at the age of 90, Odell is still munching apples!! In the eyes of his Family and many of those whose<br />

lives he’s touched - - - Odell Nathaniel Wize is still indeed the Blessed ‘Apple’ of our eyes.


Despite a bump in the road in 2006, Courtnee L. Arnold has continued to defy the odds and<br />

has stayed on course and on top of her game. After an unexpected situation that landed her<br />

in the reformatory for women in Marysville, in the spring of 2007, Courtnee set some goals<br />

for herself. And after her release in 2008, she was able to secure a position back with the<br />

same employer (Pilot Travel Center) and moved her way up to Team Lead.<br />

Being more determined, she returned to school and completed her studies to receive her<br />

high school diploma from Middletown High School. Courtnee, then, went on to become a<br />

licensed cosmetologist and received her managers’ license. She was formerly Assistant<br />

Manager for Elder-Beerman Salon.<br />

In the fall of 2009, Courtnee became the mother to the love of her life Cameron Robinson<br />

Jr., who would later be diagnosed with “CAS” (Childhood Apraxia of Speech). “CAS” is a<br />

neurological disorder that involves the difficulty in making speech sounds voluntarily and<br />

stringing these sounds together in the correct order to make words.<br />

While helping Cameron overcome many obstacles related to this condition, Courtnee<br />

devised a plan to bring awareness to “CAS” across the state of Ohio. In 2015, she held<br />

the first ever Apraxia Awareness Day here in Middletown, Ohio at Smith Park. This was a<br />

community event, that was free and open to the public.<br />

In May of 2016, the event was held for the second year in a row, and this time, Courtnee<br />

was given a proclamation by City Mayor Larry Mulligan naming May 22nd “Apraxia<br />

Awareness Day” in the city of Middletown, state of Ohio.<br />

Courtnee has worked tirelessly with local sponsors to make sure that each year the Apraxia<br />

Awareness Day is a huge success with t-shirts, food, fun, games, bounce houses, train rides,<br />

face painting, bike giveaways, etc. But most importantly, she is making sure that families of<br />

children diagnosed with “CAS” know that there are many resources available in this plight.<br />

While there is lots of research still being done surrounding this disorder, it is a known fact<br />

that children with “CAS” can live a happy and productive life!!! Courtnee’s son, Cameron is<br />

living proof, because every child deserves a voice!!<br />

Courtnee was recently invited to speak at Marshall High School to a group of at-risk youth<br />

to share her story.<br />

Courtnee is currently employed at Kelly’s Salon and Day Spa here in Middletown and is<br />

also enrolled at Cincinnati State, pursuing an additional career in Occupational Therapy.


Hello, my name is Jason Vinson. I'm 17 years old and I currently attend Middletown High School. I'm a<br />

member of the Middie Show Choir, Purple Pizzazz , M.I.T (Middie Initiative Team). I'm also on the<br />

Varsity soccer team for Middletown, and I'm the owner of Birdbrain apparel. Before I begin, I would<br />

like to thank my father Jason, my brothers Alex, Troy and Donovan, my little sister Aliyah and, last<br />

but not least, my lovely mother who has helped me tremendously throughout this entire process.<br />

When there were times I didn't want to continue, my mom would always motivate me. On sleepless<br />

nights, when I would wake up, I would find my mom in the office or on the couch, looking up different<br />

ways on how to improve and how to make my brand bigger and better. And, I appreciate her doing<br />

that for me. Not everyone has someone like her in their lives, and to her, I will always be grateful.<br />

Birdbrain. At first glance you would think idiotic, stupid, not smart. But my brand is not that at all.<br />

Birdbrain is made of two words. Bird comes from my nickname J bird. I've been called J bird all my life<br />

from parents to teachers to friends and coaches.<br />

Brain comes from the Brainstorming that is a part of my artistic process, the creative ideas and ways<br />

to express the thoughts that linger in my mind. This brand has brought so many people into my life I<br />

would've never met, for good and bad to be honest. And, Birdbrain wasn't the first name to pop in my<br />

head.<br />

At first, my friends and I came together and decided to make t-shirts for profit, and we decided on a<br />

name. The name was Divergent and it didn’t stick well so we ended up changing it to everyone's first<br />

initial of there first name. When I noticed “J” was not in there, I realized I was being kicked out of the<br />

group so I came home and explained to my mom what had happened. That’s when she suggested the<br />

concept of “less people more profit, less people less input.” She convinced me to start my own brand<br />

and the outcome was Birdbrain Apparel.<br />

Throughout this process, I’ve asked classmates about teen social concerns and the following came to<br />

mind: fitting in, bullying, depression, stress, money, suicide, lack of parenting, limited role models,<br />

violence, drugs, abuse, racism. It's scary if you sit back and really look at the responses that are<br />

coming from kids, ranging from ages 14-18, just high-school kids.<br />

If this is what kids are concerned about, why hasn't there been someone to show these kids that they<br />

are great and brilliant individuals? Instead of pain and hopelessness. Unfortunately, there were two<br />

incidents over the summer that involved classmates at Middletown high school who decided to take<br />

their own lives.<br />

When the incidents occurred I didn't think either got the attention it needed and something needed<br />

to be done about that. On October 23rd 2016, my classmates and I celebrated the loss of Kaleb<br />

Mulligan’s and Kalib Timberman’s lives with a powder puff football game.<br />

Events like this bring people from the high school together so there's camaraderie vs. despair. Suicide<br />

is a touchy subject but it's an important subject that has to be addressed. Any way that I can help<br />

prevent it, I will. And, I will continue helping and supporting until it doesn’t exist.<br />

I appreciate and I am honored to be receiving this award tonight. I wanted to end with a big thank you<br />

to my classmates, teachers, customers from all over the globe and the Middletown community for the<br />

continued support they've shown me. I am forever grateful. Bird Brain Apparel would only be a<br />

thought without you.


SOCIAL HOUR<br />

WELCOME……………………..…………...….……..… JEFFONIA “MS. EBONY J” WYNN<br />

THE LORD’S PRAYER CHORAL SELECTION………………………. PSALMIST PAM STAPLES<br />

INVOCATION……………………………………..………..… REV. WILLIAM C. ROBERTS, II<br />

DINNER IS SERVED<br />

OPENING REMARKS FROM PRESIDENT………………………………………. ABELL FULLER, JR.<br />

REMEMBERING THE LEGEND ……….……………...….. DONALD JORDAN, JR.<br />

A MOMENT OF REFLECTION………………………. KIMBERLY SILAS-BREEDLOVE<br />

HONOREES<br />

COURTNEE LENA ARNOLD, JASON VINSON, JR., ODELL NATHANIEL WIZE,<br />

MARILYN WILSON PHOTOGRAPHY AND HIGHTOWERS PETROLEUM<br />

SPEAKERS<br />

JENNIFER NICOLE PUGH ……………….……… ANTHEM BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD<br />

JIMMY M. CALHOUN, ESQ. ………………….…… FLANIGAN, LIEBERMAN, HOFFMAN & SWAIM, PLLC<br />

DARIA HARDEMAN ……………….….… ACTRESS, SINGER, AND CELEBRITY MANICURIST<br />

MUSICAL SELECTION…………………….………. PSALMIST PAM STAPLES<br />

CLOSING REMARKS ………………….………... HOST EVENT CHAIRPERSON<br />

BENEDICTION…………………………………….. REV. WILLIAM C. ROBERTS, II<br />

DANCE AND MUSICAL FUN………………………. DJ GREGORY HART


OUR FATHER<br />

WHICH ART IN HEAVEN,<br />

HALLOWED BE... THY NAME,<br />

THY KINGDOM COME,<br />

THY WILL BE DONE,<br />

ON EARTH.. AS IT IS IN HEAVEN…<br />

[MUSICAL BREAK]<br />

GIVE US THIS DAY<br />

OUR DAILY BREAD,<br />

AND FORGIVE US OUR DEBTS,<br />

AS WE FORGIVE OUR DEBTORS,<br />

AND LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION,<br />

BUT DELIVER US FROM EVIL.<br />

FOR THY IS THE KINGDOM, AND THE POWER<br />

AND THE GLORY FOREVER...<br />

OHHHH<br />

THY IS THE KINGDOM AND THE POWER,<br />

AND THE GLORY FOREVER...<br />

AMEN..


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ASHLEY SCHNEIDER - SHAKER RUN GOLF CLUB<br />

JEFFONIA “MS. EBONY J” WYNN– 101.1 THE WIZ<br />

STEVE'S TROPHIES<br />

STEPHANIE COOPER<br />

KENZEL PATTERSON - ARTISAN & CO.<br />

SHAWNDALE THOMAS<br />

JASMINE DAVIS– DKJ PHOTOGRAPHY<br />

ALFREDO (TONY) PETERS<br />

PSALMIST PAM STAPLES<br />

VONAE'S CATERING<br />

MONIQUE PATTERSON - MONIQUE'S EVENTS<br />

DENISE BROWN<br />

DJ GREGORY AND MELISSA HART<br />

DAUBENMIRE'S PRINTING COMPANY, LLC<br />

LINDA CLIFTON-ALLIANCE PRINTING AND MAILING SERVICES<br />

MIDDLETOWN YOUNG ACHIEVERS<br />

BRIDGET L. KINNEY - LB CREATIONS EXCLUSIVE GRAPHIC DESIGN, LLC<br />

ED RICHTER-JOURNAL NEWS<br />

KENDALL CHAPPLE


LISA D. WHITE<br />

BRIDGET L. KINNEY<br />

DJ GREGORY & MELISSA HART<br />

CHERYL GUYTON<br />

DEIDRA MARSHALL<br />

MONIQUE PATTERSON<br />

DENISE BROWN<br />

VALARIE A. POPE<br />

ABELL FULLER, JR.<br />

KAREN BELL<br />

CASSIE BROWN<br />

DERRICK THOMPSON<br />

TEMEIKA LOVE<br />

KIMBERLY SILAS-BREEDLOVE<br />

JEANETTA DUPEE<br />

D. STARR MCGRIFF

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