Georgia Governor Nathan Deal Keynotes 100 Black Men of Atlanta Stakeholders & Community Briefiing

Luncheon Presented by The Coca-Cola Company Benefits Project Success Scholarship Fund
By: 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc.
 
 
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ATLANTA - April 24, 2013 - PRLog -- Georgia Governor The Honorable Nathan Deal will be the keynote speaker at 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc.’s Annual Stakeholders & Community Briefing, Wednesday, April 24 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. The luncheon presented by The Coca-Cola Company will begin at 11:30 a.m. and spotlight the achievements of the students of Project Success and enlighten the community on current initiatives. The organization will also release their 2012 Annual Report.

Honorary Event Chairmen are Michael K. Anderson, President and CEO, Georgia Power Foundation, Inc., Nathaniel R. Goldston, III, Chairman and CEO, Gourmet Services, Inc. and Milton J. Little, Jr., President, United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta.

Past Chairman Gregory L. Hawkins, C.E.O. SOAR Hospitality Group, LLC will pass the gavel to the 15th Chairman of the Board, Henry A. Kelly, CPA, Project Executive, Georgia Power Company.

Also participating on program will be, Craig A.Williams, Vice President, North America, The McDonald's Division, The Coca-Cola Company; Jason A. Julien, Stinson, Morrison Hecker, LLP, Project Success Phase III Alumnus; Rev. Raphael Warnock, Sr. Pastor, Ebenezer Baptist Church; Kathleen Bertrand, Sr. VP Community and Government Affairs, Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau and Atlanta City Council President Ceasar C.Mitchell, Esq..

“Themed: The Power of One, this year we celebrate the accomplishments of the first graduating class of eight in Project Success Phase IV. We believe the impact of one individual can make a huge difference in the lives of our youth. We want to thank our partners who continuously demonstrate their commitment in helping us make a difference,”said John T. Grant, Jr., Chief Executive Officer.

Alexander Greene, Phase IV, college freshman at Stetson University, stated “This program has helped me to not only understand school better, but teaches me life skills that will help me once I graduate. Growing up without a father consistently present was taking a toll on my life. It was through this program that I found allies and positive role models who have given me opportunities I never would have imagined. Now I understand the power that I hold over my destiny and how I can contribute to the change I want to see in my neighborhood.”

Those in attendance will include corporate and non-profit community leaders, officials from city, county and state governments and members of the 100. Tickets are available at $85 each or $850 for a table of 10 and can be purchased online at www.100blackmen-atlanta.org or call 404.525.6220. Proceeds will benefit the Project Success Scholarship Fund which allows individuals to contribute directly to support the post-secondary expenses of our students.

Project Success 100 Scholars Phase IV College Graduates to be recognized at the luncheon are:
DeMarcus Acree, Clayton State University; Dewitt Harris, University of West Georgia; Naomi Jean-Pierre, Howard University; Shanquesia Jones, Johnson & Wales University; Muhammad Lucious, Bethune Cookman University; Brenton McCullough, Atlanta Metropolitan College; Jasmine Moore, Howard University; Douglas Peters, Georgia Southern University; Jamal Releford, University of Georgia; Lesha Simpson, Georgia State University; Antonika Souder, Agnes Scott College; Patrick Lai-Fang, Kenneth Perry, Jr., and Malcolm Perry, College of Wooster.

About The 100 Black Men of Atlanta Inc.
The mission of the 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. is to provide support and improve the quality of life for African Americans particularly African American youth in the Atlanta Community. The 100 is one of the city's strongest African American volunteer organizations focused on education, enrichment and empowerment. The organization's community work is performed through its flagship program, Project Success, a mentoring and academic support initiative with the following components: Robotics, 100 Resource Learning Center (100 RLC), Family & Youth Empowerment Programs, and Health & Wellness Initiatives. 100 Black Men of Atlanta Inc. is located at 241 Peachtree Street, N.E., Suite 300, Atlanta, Georgia, 30303-1423. The website is www.100blackmen-atlanta.org.

Media Contact: Diane Larche’, 404 273-3227, diane@larchecommunications.com
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