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Leading in Diversity Empowering Communities and Changing Lives
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Saginaw - In accordance with the Substance Abuseand Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA)
cooperative agreement, Saginaw MAX System of Care
has worked diligently to enhance communications and
working relationship among the Saginaw County pub-
lic child-serving systems. Typically these systems are
limited to mental health, juvenile justice, child welfare,
and education. As a direct result of the System of Care
initiative, children and youth between the ages of 6 to
17 and their families were embraced as a unique and
essential system whose
involvement and voice isnecessary to the success of
the initiative.
Now in its 4th year
of a 6-year funding cycle,
Saginaw MAX partners have
recognized another system
whose involvement and
voice strengthens our ability
to serve children and fami-
lies in Saginaw County wholive with severe emotional
and behavioral challenges on a daily basis. The faith
community, which consists of churches and faith-based
organizations, has responded to a clarion call to part-
ner with Saginaw MAX and systems partners to wrap
around families, many in crisis, to improve service de-
livery and achieve positive outcomes.
Barbara Littles, Esquire,
founder and CEO of Mani-
fested Purpose, facilitated
the initial training session, a3-day event held in Lansing,
MI, November 4, 5, and 6,
2013. Her goal for that event
was to have participants cre-
ate a common bond, iden-
tify their complementary
strengths, develop an un-
derstanding of the Saginaw
MAX mission, goals, and values, and to consider thevalue of establishing an on-going commitment using
their collective voice, resources, and influence to sup-
port the transformation process already underway.
Spearheaded by Saginaw MAX System of Care,
the purpose of this training opportunity was to have
our faith-based community engage with our countys
public child serving systems including juvenile justice,
education, mental health, and child welfare, specifical-
ly childrens protective services and foster care. These
entities comprise the Saginaw MAX System of Care
along with various com-munity organizations that
serve families, as well as the
families and youth served by
these systems. Our goal is to
create a strong community
network that is supportive
and inclusive of all our chil-
dren and families, especially
those who have complex
mental health challenges.In total 27 pastors and
their wives received training
in topics such as the Saginaw MAX System of Care
philosophy, values, vision, and goals presented by the
Saginaw MAX Administrative Team, an introduction
to evidence based practices
by Heidi Wale, M.S., L.L.P.,
an intensive 1-day training
in multicultural competence
specific to faith-based orga-
nizations by Dr. Gloria Mor-row, and an introduction to
Resource Parent Training, a
training in trauma-informed
care, by Resource Parent
Trainer, Dalia Smith, B.S. In
addition to the training,
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System of Care Partners with Local Faith Leaders
Wardene Talley, DirectorSaginaw System of Care
Dalia Smith,Resource Parent Trainer
Barbara M. Littles, Esquire
Founder and CEO,Manifested Purpose
Dr. Gloria Morrow,GM Psychological Services
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Month (CAPM) challenges our
community to examine the impactof child abuse and what we CAN do
to prevent it. Help the CAN Council
further our impact on the Great Lakes
Bay Region in April by participating in
one of our CAPM activities:
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Plant a garden of blue pinwheels,the national symbol of child abuse
prevention, along with CAN staff,
volunteers and Exchange Club
members, April 1, at noon at the
Saginaw County courthouse or Bay
County Department of Human Services.
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Join fellow CAN Council
supporters in Lansing on April 22, for
Prevention Awareness & Legislative
Education Day. Your presence willlend support as child advocates
educate legislators about prevention
programming needs across the state.
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Area McDonalds Restaurants,
credit unions and banks will sell
pinwheels for $1 each throughout April.
Purchase one and plant it in your office
or at home.
For the 1,200 children currently
living in abusive homes throughout
our region, the CAN Council provides
strong advocates and dedicated
professionals to help end the violence
& neglect. CAN also offers supportive
education to parents struggling with
the day-to-day frustrations of raising
children.
For more information on anyof these activities, contact Suzanne
Greenberg at (989) 752-7226. For
more information on the impact CAN
is making in your community, visit
cancouncil.org.
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In This IssueOpinion & Commentary..............................................................................Page 4
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FROM P 1, Saginaw MAX System of Care Partners with Local Faith Leaders
participants heard presentations from a panel made up of cross-system service providers and had the
opportunity to share information about community resources offered by the faith-based community
that system partners could tap into, resources offered by system partners that the faith-based commu-
nity is able to access, and areas of need that both faith-based and system partners could provide sup-
port to one another to overcome. By the end of the third day the faith-based partners had developed a
unified vision and an initial action plan. The training ended in an agreement to commit to continue the
work started in Lansing.
This work included successful completion of an intensive 4-day California Brief MulticulturalCompetence Scale (CBMCS) Multicultural Competence Training of Trainers. Facilitated by Master
Trainer, Dr. Gloria Morrow, the model includes 4 Modules, Multicultural Knowledge, Awareness of
Cultural Barriers, and Sensitivity.
Rep. Tim Kelly has recently called on the Michigan State Board of Educa-
tion to reprimand the Ferndale Public Schools and Michigan Education Associa-tion after an ominous employee contract became public that encourages special
rights for people of the non-Christian faith.
This is outrageous that we have laws prohibiting this type of discrimination
yet the unions think they are above the law and can give preferential treatment to
specific groups, said Kelly, R-Saginaw Township. I am calling on state board
president John Austin to reprimand and void this contract along with others
around the state that have such intolerant policies.
The reference is part of an employee contract regarding the promotion of cur-
rent employees to vacant positions within the school district. The contract states that special consider-
ation should be given to some people including those of the non-Christian faith.According to Michigans Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, a potential employee shall not be dis-
criminated against based on religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight or marital
status. Kelly said the Ferndale contract is in direct violation of current law and the Attorney Generals
office should also examine all public school contracts for violations.
Its shocking that a publicly funded institution would allow bigotry and intolerance to be en-
shrined in its formal contract, said Kelly, who served as Gov. John Englers education advisor.
What may be even more disturbing is that the passage apparently didnt raise any red flags from any-
one within the schools legal counsel, union or administration.
Instead of relying on the tired notion that diversity can be achieved solely by hiring folks with
different skin tones or religions, it would be refreshing if schools made a point to seek a diversity of
thought and opinion.
Tim Kelly
State Representative
94th District
April is National Rebuilding MonthA Month-long Call to Service During the Entire Month.
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My son KeeperBy Ron Busby, Sr.
NNPA Columnist
I must admit, being
a single father of two
Black boys isnt easy,
especially since my wife
passed away 12 years ago.From breaking up fights,
to discussing college
and career choices, Ive
learned that being a
good father means more
than just being there.
Decisions are made, things happen, but despite
the inevitable bumps in the road of parenthood,
I am always proud to see how my two sons
have grown into bright young men. Recently,
you have heard lots about President Obamaslaudable effort to ensure bright futures for
Americas young men of color. We agree it
makes sense to use his bully pulpit to highlight
the challenges faced by Black and Latino males
and to galvanize solution providers around a
common work plan.
What makes a lot less sense to us is how in
the face of dwindling contract awards to Black-
owned businesses we are to remain hopeful
that equitable opportunity is within the grasp ofBlack businesses. For sure, there is lots of happy
talk in the presidents proposed budget about
commitments to SBA loan guarantees, certified
development companies (CDCs), small business
investment companies (SBICs), millions to
infrastructure rehab and surface transportation
projects, millions to the Minority Business
Development Agency for technical assistance
and money for expansion of Promise Zones
designed to focus federal resources in targeted
areas, both urban and rural.Against the backdrop of these huge outlays
across education, healthcare/social services,
infrastructure and transportation, lets suppose
that the targeted young Black and Latino males
successfully scale all the hurdles facing them
that they graduate from high school, matriculate
to a community college, four-year institution ortrade school and set out to pursue their career
aspirations. What awaits them?
Shrinking federal contract awards to Black
and Hispanic-owned businesses seem to preclude
any opportunity at supplying their goods/
services to government agencies. Kauffman
Foundation researcher Alicia Robb, said in her
study of SBA lending that minority borrowers
are turning to mainstream lenders less because
they have a fear of denial, which is warranted.
So, it appears that even commitments of loanguarantees wont be enough to open access to
capital. Tuition costs are skyrocketing while low-
income students face cuts in the availability of
tuition assistance. Therefore, repayment without
improved employment/entrepreneurial prospects
will exacerbate the challenge.
To compound matters, within minutes of
President Obamas announcement, his political
opponents cranked up their anti-anything-
Obama screed and pronounced My BrothersKeeper not only socialist, but racist, as well.
While the program is decidedly neither, it may
serve to distract from more immediate, short
term fixes.
Growing businesses need employees. Black
(and Brown) businesses, given access to the
tools that fuel expansion, are far more likely
to extend job opportunities to young minority
males. Hence, it makes at least as much sense
to expend effort to ensure that federal, state
and local contracts are awarded fairly. And, asalways, we will contend that healthy, growing,
vibrant Black-owned businesses are the best cure
for Black unemployment.
Among the more hopeful signs of support
for My Brothers Keeper is the announcement
from The Opportunity Finance Network
(OFN). OFN, which represents more than 225community development financial institutions,
will pledge $1 billion to expand financing for
organizations and initiatives working to help
young minority men. While Opportunity Finance
Network CEO Mark Pinsky has yet to define
how his organization will allocate dollars raised
from network members, we will engage his
organization to encourage more business lending
rather than program development.
There absolutely is room in the national
marketplace for a program such as MyBrothers Keeper. The challenges faced
by young, ethnic minority males are well
documented. The futures of these young men
and the future well-being of the nation deserve
the kind of focused solution-searching described
in the blueprint for the effort.
In the meantime, Black business owners
males and females the daunting task of
building and sustaining enterprises without the
safety net implicit in My Brothers Keeper. Ifwe, as a nation, continue to fall short of fostering
the healthy economic environment that we
know is essential to long-term prosperity for
all Americans, then the work of My Brothers
Keeper shall be in vain. Lets put our actions
and dollars where our economic futures are, for
James 1:22 (KJV) says, But be ye doers of the
word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own
selves.
Ron Busby, Sr. is president and CEO of U.S.
Black Chambers, Inc.Courtesy of BPUSA.Com
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Leading in Diversity Vamos Adelante
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Ty N Bttr ortnitis at hmBy Ruben Gallego
AZ- President Obama presented the Medal of
Honor to 24 minority veterans last week whose
actions had long gone unrecognized because
of their ethnicity. Watching the ceremony,
I was reminded of how jarring my own
combat experience was, and of the even more
discouraging reality that many Latino veteransface when they come home.
That ceremony reminded me that while the
military teaches each soldier that were of equal
value to our unit, we dont receive the same
treatment when we leave active duty and become
veterans. And as a Latino veteran, I have seen
firsthand how the sacrifice of our community too
often has gone unnoticed and the needs of Latino
veterans have been overlooked.
During the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan,
military recruiters turned to our communityand we responded in great numbers. The Latino
enlistment rate grew dramatically in the early
years of the war and, by 2004, Latinos made up
12.1 percent of the U.S. Army. Unfortunately,
the eagerness on the part of Latinos to join the
military was not always reciprocated by the
service branches we joined.
A study conducted in 2004 showed that
one-fifth of Hispanic enlisted soldiers reported
discrimination of some type. And many of theundocumented Latinos who were willing to fight
for their adopted country faced deportation when
they returned. The fact alone that military service
can prompt deportation -- no matter a persons
background or status -- is a black eye for our
nation of immigrants.Military service has always been one
of the most effective vehicles for economic
advancement in this country. The GI Bill alone
stands as one of the most successful education
incentives ever created. But when you look at the
economic disparity between minority veterans
and their white counterparts, its clear that we
still have a long way to go.
Among the veterans who served
in Afghanistan and Iraq, my war, theunemployment rate for minorities is dramatically
higher than that of our white counterparts.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 7
percent of the Latino veterans are unemployed,
compared to 6.4 percent for white veterans. The
numbers are worse for our youngest veterans, as
Latinos who served in Iraq or Afghanistan have
an unemployment rate of 10 percent.
Latino veterans who are employed
consistently earn less than white veterans. For
Latino veterans, the median personal income is
$31,470. For white veterans, its $35,000.I recognize there are broader economic and
social issues that impact these statistics. But
to me it demonstrates the same dichotomy that
was so clear in the Presidents presentation this
week -- Latinos and other minorities who serve
are being asked to make the same sacrifice as
everyone else, but dont get the same recognition
or access to opportunities for their service.
Latinos have a proud and distinguished
tradition of volunteering to serve and standing
out in combat. And I am enormously gratefulthat President Obama is looking to make sure
minority soldiers get the same recognition for
their valor that any other soldier would. But if
were going to ask minority soldiers to risk their
lives in the same way as any other American,
we should guarantee they have the same
opportunities to succeed when they get home.
Ruben Gallego is a Marine Corps veteran
of the Iraq War and a former member of the
Arizona House of Representatives. Ruben isrunning for the U.S. Congress to represent
Arizonas seventh congressional district. Follow
Ruben Gallego on Twitter: www.twitter.com/
RubenGallego
Courtesy of Huffington Post
Commentary/Comentario
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Disclaimer:The Latino Banner and its staff are not responsible and will not be held liable for any mistakes, errors, misspellings and falseadvertisements in part or whole that may be placed within its publication. Articles, information or comments printed in the LatinoBanner are not necessarily the views or beliefs of The Latino Banner newspaper. The Latino Banner reserves the right to edit,change, or delete any information, or refuse to print any information, article or advertisement which is believed to be inconsistentwith or conflicts with the mission of the newspaper.
We encourage readers to send letters, story ideas, comments and questions.
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Cllg an unvrt hall f CamnThe Hispanic
Association of Colleges
and Universities (HACU)
are accepting nominations
for its Hall of Champions.
The honoree(s) will be
inducted during HACUs
Annual Conference in
October.
Here are some
questions to consider: Who
are your heroes? Who has
shaped the landscape of higher education
for Hispanics? Who is working towards
transforming and expanding opportunities
for Hispanic students?
HACU inducts individuals to its Hall
of Champions based on the nominations of
the general public, which are then reviewed
by the Executive Committee of HACUs
Governing Board.
While the four inducted Champions
have had different career paths and
accomplishments, they all share
characteristics which truly define them as
Champions of Hispanic Higher Education.
Among them are: passion; vision; pioneering
spirit; a lifetime commitment to education;
and extraordinary contributions to Hispanic
higher education success.
HACUs Hall of Champions
demonstrates the organizations mission
of: improving access to and the quality of
postsecondary educational opportunities for
Hispanic students; and meeting the needs of
business, industry and government through
the development and sharing of resources,
information and expertise.
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Apply on line at http://www.hacu.net/hacu/Apply_Online.asp
Deadline June 13, 2014
Today, the 50+ are working beyond traditional retirement age andchoosing to stay active and engaged in the workforce. With years of valuablework experience, maturity, and plenty of energy at their disposal, olderworkers are increasingly finding financial and personal fulfillment in runningtheir own small businesses. Thats why AARP and the Small BusinessAdministration launched a strategic alliance to provide Americans over theage of 50 with real-world, actionable information they need to start and growsmall businesses.
SEE P LB 4, Calling Encore Entrepreneurs!
Callng encr entrrnr!
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This is an excerpt of Javier Ramirezs life with Parkinsons. His entire personal story can be read at bit.ly/1dyrCWV
ending th silnc on parkinonBy Javier RamirezFla. - When I first found out that I had
Young Onset Parkinsons I didnt have the
words to explain it to my family. I told
my wife but not my children, parents, or
siblings.
My initial reaction to the diagnosis was
disbelief. I was not even 45-years-old and
was enjoying a full life including a busy
work schedule, playing soccer with the guys
and spending time with my three sonsI
was too young and too healthy to have
Parkinsons.
Denial was a big part of my decision
to keep it a secret. However, I also didnt
feel educated enough about Parkinsons to
explain it to my family. To me Parkinsons
disease was like waking up in foreigncountry without the slightest idea of how
I got there. I didnt know how to speak
Parkinsons, how to find my way, or what
was in store for me or my family.
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Im originally from Venezuela and
spent much of my childhood there and in
Colombia. Growing up in the Hispanic
community, Parkinsons disease just wasnt
part of my vocabulary. Even my vaguerecollections of hearing the word Parkinsons
painted it as a disease of the Western
worlda reality far removed from our
community.
As a boy, I remember watching my
grandfathers hands shake, like mine
sometimes do nowa tell tale sign of
potential Parkinsons. I remember the clatter
of his coffee cup against the saucer, each
morning like an alarm clock invading my
sleep. But his shakes were dismissed as oldage; he never saw a doctor.
Larnng t ak parknn
This memory stood out to me as I began
searching for answers in the months after I
was diagnosed. Parkinsons can be a lonely
place no matter what your background, as
lack of awareness is rampant. But coming
from a culture in which even acknowledging
the disease is rare made accepting it even
harder.Even so, I had never been the type
of person that backs down in face of a
challenge. When I moved to Montreal,
Canada at 14 years-old, I was the first of my
siblings to learn to speak Englishpurely
because of my attitude. Whereas my sister
was shy, I spoke to people wherever I went. I
turned my culture shock into an opportunity
to learn, rather than a burden that would hold
me back. I realized I had to do the same with
Parkinsons.
So, I began reading, researching, talking
to people. Support groups and events like
NPFs Young Onset Conferences proved
the most valuable learning experiences for
me and my wife. The conferences helped
us sift through a sea of information and get
answers from experts. But most importantly,
they created an outlet to build personal
relationships and learn from people with
similar frustrations and struggleswho
never order soup at restaurants, and pray for
the day that Velcro shirts are in fashion!
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Through these relationships and the
support of my ever-present wife I came to
realize that Parkinsons is just one of themany challenges that life throws at you. It
may limit my bicycle kicks but it will never
limit my passion.
On Sunday mornings, I still play soccer
with the same guys Ive played with for 20
years. I still coach my sons teams. Chess
is still my favorite mind game. I still have a
demanding career and travel the world. But
I come home earlier I recognize the value
of every moment I spend with my family.I pursue my interests, while accepting my
limitations. And I am more humble when
it comes to the limitations of others. I have
learned to have patience with myself. And
most importantly to ask for help when I need
it.
For Javiers life story and additional
information concerning Parkinsons disease
visit bit.ly/1dyrCWV
Health/Salud
Photo credit: Gerlinde Photography/Michael Hopkins
hw parknn da dagn?Diagnosis can be difficult because there is no
standard test for PD other than clinical examination.
The disease should be diagnosed by a neurologist
or a movement disorder specialist. While there have
been considerable advances in treatment and care,
the cause is still unknown. Scientists now believe
that a combination of genetic and environmental
factors cause PD.
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Tommy SandovalCertified Sales Consultant Saginaw Valley Ford Lincoln, Inc.
4201 Bay Road
Saginaw, MI 48603Phone: (989) 792-1700
Mobile: (989) 274-9563
Fax: (989)792-0599
If you suspect a child is in immediatedanger, dont delay call 911.
For more information on child abuseand how you can help break the cycle,
call CAN Council Great Lakes Bay Regionat (989) 752-7226.
*All calls to this Michigan Department of HumanServices hotline are kept confidential.
FROM P LB 2, Calling EncoreEntrepreneurs!
* Do you have an idea that noone can talk you out of?
* Do you have a passion youwant to follow?
* Have you always wanted to beyour own boss?
* Has your work experiencegiven you the expertise to launchyour own business?
* Are you nearing retirement,but dont know what youll do withall that free time?
If you answered YES to anyof these questions you should attend
one of the four Encore EntrepreneurMentor Month presentationsscheduled this April. Space islimited, and registration is required -so please register today!
For more information aboutthe SBA/AARP alliance, visithttp://www.sba.gov/content/50-entrepreneurs or call 1 877-926-8300 and specify which location youwish to attend.
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Flint - The U.S. econ-
omy is slowly recovering
from the deep recession
that occurred in 2008.
Michigan got hit especial-
ly hard, with the unem-
ployment rate spiking to
over 14% in 2009. With
the national economyslowly recovering and the
auto companies profitable
again, people naturally
wonder what this all means for the Michigan
economy. How quickly will the Michigan econ-
omy recover to its pre-recession level? How
quickly will the unemployment rate fall? The
short answer is that the Michigan economy will
mirror the national economy, at least in the short
and medium term. The unemployment rate in
Michigan will average a percentage point or two
higher than the national unemployment rate.
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics
collects unemployment data for Michigan going
back to 1976, which makes it straightforward to
compare it with the national unemployment rate.
Between 1976 and 2013, Michigans unemploy-
ment rate averaged 1.8 percentage points higher
than the national average. During this time pe-
riod, Michigans unemployment rate averaged
8.3% while the national unemployment rate av-eraged 6.5%.
The main reason why the Michigan unem-
ployment rate has remained above the national
average is that the Big 3 auto companies have
lost a tremendous amount of market share over
this time. According to data from Wards Auto,
sales of General Motors vehicles represented ap-
proximately 47% of total auto sales in 1976, but
only 18% of sales 2013. Sales of Ford vehicles
represented 25% of total auto sales in 1976, but
only 16% of sales in 2013. Sales of Chryslervehicles represented 14% of total auto sales in
1976, but only 11% of sales in 2013. Thus, Gen-
eral Motors by itself had a larger market share in
1976 than the combined market shares of Gen-
eral Motors, Ford, and Chrysler in 2013! One
percentage point of market share represents the
sale of approximately 160,000 vehicles per year,
so combined loss of 41 points of market share
between 1976 and 2013 by the Big 3 represents a
loss of sales of over 6.5 million vehicles per year.
The reason for the decline of the Big 3 is
simply they produced vehicles that had severe
quality problems. Fed up, consumers switched
to higher quality vehicles produced by competi-tors when these competitors entered the U.S.
auto market during this time period. Although
it is a favorite scapegoat, unfair foreign trade
is not to blame for the decline. The decline of
these Michigan based companies has translated
into a higher long term unemployment rate com-
pared to the national average. In fact, the only
time this situation reversed itself was during
the mid-to-late 1990s. Record low gas prices
resulted in the emergence of the expensive, gas-
guzzling sports utility vehicle (SUV). Since the
Japanese were slow on arriving to the SUV party,
the SUV craze spelled record sales and profits
for the Big 3. The result was that between 1994-
2001, the unemployment rate in Michigan was
actually 0.4 percentage points lower than the
national average. This is the only time this has
happened since 1976! Of course, gas prices be-
gan rising in 2002, which made driving a SUV
much less enticing, and the Big 3 struggled to
find a new market niche. Between 2002 and2008, the Michigan unemployment rate reverted
to closer to its historical average. Between these
years, Michigans unemployment rate was 1.6
percentage points above the national average.
Despite the long term decline in the Big 3,
manufacturing remains a much more important
component of the Michigan economy than the
national economy. According to the U.S. Bureau
of Economic Analysis, manufacturing makes up
about 16% of the Michigan economy, but only
11% of the national economy. In particular, du-rable goods manufacturing (the manufacturing
of automobiles, appliances, and furniture) make
up about 12% of Michigans economy, but only
6% of the national economy. In fact, the manu-
facturing of autos and auto parts represents 6%
of Michigans economy, but less than 1% of the
national economy.Despite the decline of the Big
3, manufacturing and in particular auto manu-
facturing remains a crucial part of the Michigan
economy.
The importance of durable goods manufac-
turing on Michigans economy explains why
recessions hit Michigan harder than other states.
Automobiles and durable goods are the firstthing consumers cut back on when the economy
slows. In the most recent recession, the national
unemployment rate peaked at 10%, while the
Michigan unemployment rate peaked at over
14%. The most recent severe recession prior to
2008 occurred in the early 1980s. At that time,
the national unemployment rate peaked at just
under 11%, while the Michigan unemployment
rate peaked at close to 17%. The other sectors of
the Michigan economy are similar to the national
economy. The service sector comprises about
70% of both the U.S. and Michigan economies.
Agriculture is less than 1% of both.
Given this information, we can make a gen-
eral forecast of the Michigan economy for the
short and medium term. The Michigan economy
will mirror the trajectory of the national econo-
my. The unemployment rate in Michigan will
be a percentage point or two higher than the na-
tional unemployment rate. December of 2013 is
the most recent data available. At that time, thenational unemployment rate was 6.7% while the
Michigan unemployment rate was 8.4%. This
1.7 percentage point difference is right in line
with the historical pattern. Any event that causes
a national recession will cause the Michigan
unemployment rate to peak at 3 to 4 percentage
points above the national unemployment rate.
I do not foresee record low gas prices on the
horizon that would result in a second round of
the SUV craze and subsequent fall of the Michi-
gan unemployment rate to below the nationalunemployment rate. But, we can always hope!
Dr. Douglas is an Associate Professor and
Department Chair at the University of Michigan-
Flint since 2006. He has published his research
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What to exct from th Michigan economy
Christopher Douglas
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Southfield - For the fifth consecutive year,
General Motors has selected ChemicoMays,
LLC a Southfield, MI based chemical manage-
ment firm as one of the Detroit automakers
top suppliers. The 22nd annual award ceremony
was held recently at the newly completed COBO
Convention Center, bringing together supplier
representatives, GM executives and senior man-
agement to celebrate the top performers from the
General Motors supply chain.
We are incredibly honored to be recognizedby General Motors for the fifth year in a row,
said Leon C. Richardson, President and CEO of
ChemicoMays. Our mission as a company is
simple to add value to our customers supply
chain, add value to the lives of our employees,
and add value to the community as a whole. It is
our commitment to achieving this mission that
enables ChemicoMays to win such prestigious
awards year after year. I am so proud of the
work of the Chemico team in achieving this rec-
ognition, and am thrilled to have the opportunityto supply General Motors with our best-in-class
products and services.
Of close to 20,000 suppliers worldwide,
General Motors selected just 68 suppliers glob-
ally to receive the award. Down from the 83 it
selected last year, the automaker recognized less
than one percent of the total supplier pool, as
2014 Suppliers of the Year. An even smaller
percentage of diverse-owned suppliers were se-lected to receive the prestigious award. As a mi-
nority-owned, domestic supplier, Chemicos fifth
consecutive win in an increasingly competitive
pool is a testament to its continued growth and
commitment to world-class customer service.
Our suppliers play an important role in
helping GM deliver compelling vehicles to
our customers, said Grace Lieblein, GM vice
president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain.
Supplier of the Year winners have outstanding
track records for consistently meeting our busi-
ness needs while also supporting our cultural
priorities.General Motors Supplier of the Year award
winners are recognized for having delivered in-
novative technology, superior quality, timely cri-
sis management and competitive, total-enterprise
cost solutions. Recipients are chosen by a global
team comprised of GM purchasing, engineering,
quality, manufacturing, and logistics executives.
ChemicoMays past and current customers
include General Motors, Fiat-Chrysler, Ford,
Eaton, Toyota, Boeing, Amgen, Delphi and Hon-
eywell. For more information, visit www.chemi-comays.com.
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in numerous outlets including the Journal
of Applied Econometrics, the Journal of
International Financial Markets, Institutions,
and Money, Energy Economic, the Oxford
Review of Economic Policy, the Journal of
Economics, and Economics Letters.
daln T Fl Tax Arl 15As you already know, April 15, is the annual deadline to file for personal taxes in the United States.
If you file after this date, you are subject to interest and penalties. For more details, visit www.IRS.
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sBA hnr Natn T small BnWashington - From architecture to bakeries, to
consulting firms and woodworking - these are justa few of the businesses that will be recognized by
the U.S. Small Business Administration this year
in Washington, D.C., May 15-16.
Small Business Person of the Year winners
from the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto
Rico and Guam will gather in Washington during
National Small Business Week where one of them
will be selected as the 2014 National Small Busi-
ness Person of the Year. While in Washington the
winners will have opportunities to meet with topSBA officials and national business leaders.
The winners were recently notified by SBA
Assistant Administrator Fred Baldassaro who
stated, Your hard work, innovative ideas, and
dedication to your community have helped you
succeed. The SBA is pleased to recognize your
achievements and your role in driving our nations
economic growth.
Each year since 1963, the president has is-
sued a proclamation calling for the celebration ofNational Small Business Week. SBA recognizes
outstanding small business owners for their per-
sonal successes and contributions to our nation.
The Michigan Firm recognized is Full Spectrum
Solutions, Inc. of Jackson, MI, Michael O. Nevins,
CEO.
Fiv Ky to undrtanding Financial statmntThe Michigan Small Business Develop-
ment Center Great Lakes Bay Region will offer
a financial tools workshop at Delta College.
Know Your Numbers is a state wide program,
sponsored by Fifth Third Bank, designed to help
the non-financial business owner/manager under-
stand financial statements to achieve Fiscal Fit-
ness, and improve the ability to access the capital
businesses need for growth.
The five key topics include: Identifying problems using your balance
sheet and income statement
Providing ways to increase your companys
cash flow
Using breakeven analysis to improve deci-
sion-making
Planning the working capital to support
your growth
How to keep your lender on your side
Recently I attended a seminar called Know
Your Numbers that was held by our local SBDC
Great Lakes Bay Region. In a word...Wow! I
have been to numerous seminars that tell you
what you should do to improve your business
but very rarely have I attended one that actually
gave you the tools and told you how to go aboutit. This seminar is a must for all small business
owners. Kathie Fuce-Hobohm - SPACE, Inc.
The Know Your Numbers workshop will
be held at Delta College, H Wing, 1961 Delta
Road, University Center on Wednesday, April 9,
with networking and continental breakfast from
8 to 8:30 a.m. and workshop 8:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. for $25 per participant (Fifth Third cus-
tomers may attend at no-cost). Pre-registration
is required online at www.SBDCMichigan.org
(search topic is Finance and Accounting or call
989. 686.9597 for more information.
By being curious and listening to our cus-
tomers, Fifth Third bankers are able to deliver
better ideas and better solutions to meet our cus-
tomer needs, said Dave Shooltz, Market Presi-dent for Fifth Third Bank in the Great Lakes Bay
Region. We are proud to partner with the Michi-
gan SBDC to help make Know Your Numbers
available to business owners across the State to
help them achieve their goals.
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that special someone for Easter, Mothers Day, graduation or any occa-
sion. Find handmade household pieces, toys for the kids and a thing or
two for the guys.
Shop early for the best selection!
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2014 Black entrr entrrnr Cnfrnc + exNew York- Join the Small Business Revolu-
tion asBLACK ENTERPRISEholds its 2014
entrrnr Cnfrnc + exhosted by
Natnw inrancon Wednesday, May 14
through Saturday, May 17, at the Hyatt Regency
Columbus in Columbus, Ohio, with a power-
house line-up of some of the nations most ac-
complished and celebrated entrepreneurs.
The Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Confer-
ence + Expo, which annually brings together
hundreds of the countrys leading entrepreneursand corporate executives, is designed to provide
attendees with the newest and most innovative
strategies from todays top business minds and
provide high-powered networking opportunities
critical to their efforts to take their businesses to
the next level, from successful launch to growth
and profitability.
The producers of the ABC reality series
Shark Tankwill be holding opening casting dur-
ing the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Confer-
ence + Expo in their search to discover the next
successful enterprise. Entrepreneurs, inventors
and innovators will have a shot at pitching their
ideas for a coveted spot on the show.
Shark Tank is looking for entrepreneurs who
can pitch their breakthrough business concepts,
products, properties and services to moguls in
hopes of landing investment funds. If selected,
five self-made, brilliant but tough investors (the
Sharks) could be willing to part with their own
hard-earned cash to give budding entrepreneurs
the seed money they need to jumpstart their ven-tures.
During the Shark Tank audition, you will
be given the opportunity to do a 1-minute pitch
of your business/product/idea to a member of
the Casting Team -- just like you would as if
you were on the show. Come prepared to wow
and dazzle the judges. Only the first 500 appli-
cants are guaranteed to be seen so arrive early
to secure your numbered wristband. To apply at
the Open Call you must have a completed Ap-
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This years Entrepreneurs Conference boasts
high-powered speakers, including entertainment
media mogul Bishop T.D. Jakes, CEO of TDJ
Enterprises and Valerie Daniels Carter, president
and CEO of V&J Holding, one of the largest
women- and African American-owned restaurant
franchise operators in the US. The Small Busi-ness Success Bootcampoffers practical advice
on how to grow your business and take it to the
next level. Plus, theBlack Enterprise Elevator
PitchCompetition will award $10,000 for the
best new business idea and the Teenpreneur pro-
gram will teach business fundamentals to youths,
ages 13-17.
For updates, follow BLACK ENTERPRISE
Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo page on Face-
book and search the #BEEC2014 hash tag on
Twitter.
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dust off Yur Financial planBy Vonda VanTil
Social Security Public Affairs Specialist
April is National Finan-cial Literacy Monththe
perfect time to spring into
action when it comes to
planning your financial fu-
ture. If you already have a
plan, this is a great opportu-
nity to take another look at
it and make sure youre still on track to reach
your financial goals.
According to a 2013 survey by the Employee
Benefit Research Institute, the past few years
have seen a sharp decline in Americans confi-
dence about their retirement savings. Only 13
percent of workers feel very confident about hav-
ing enough for a comfortable retirement and 28
percent are not at all confident. More than half of
workers have less than $25,000 in total savingsand investments. Twenty-eight percent of work-
ers have saved less than $1,000.
If you havent begun saving for retirement,
now is a good time to startno matter what your
age. If retirement is near, youll want to jump
into the fast lane right away. If youre younger
and retirement seems a lifetime away, its still
in your best interest to begin saving now. Heres
how much the magic of compound interest will
work to your advantage. For example, a 25-year
old who begins saving $100 a month and earns
a modest 5 percent interest will have more than
$150,000 at age 65. Save $200 a month and
youre looking at more than $300,000. Experts
agree that saving when youre young will make a
world of difference when the time comes to draw
on your retirement savings.A great way to start figuring out how much
you will need for retirement is to use Social Se-
curitys online Retirement Estimator, which of-
fers an instant and personalized estimate of your
future Social Security retirement benefits based
on your earnings record. Try it at www.socialse-
curity.gov/estimator.
Get started on planning your future right
now at www.socialsecurity.gov.
Vonda VanTil is the public affairs specialist
for West Michigan. You can write her c/o Social
Security Administration, 3045 Knapp St NE,
Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email at vonda.
Grat Laks Bay Rginal Allianc Nams
Nw prsint & CeoThe Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance recently
announced that its Board of Directors has appointed
Matthew Felan as its next President & CEO effective
March 24. Felan replaces Terry Moore who served as
President & CEO of the Great Lakes Bay Regional
Alliance from March 2011 through December 2013.
We are excited that Matthew Felan will be
directing our efforts at the Great Lakes Bay Regional
Alliance, said David Dunn, Chairman of the Great
Lakes Bay Regional Alliance Board of Directors. We were fortunate to
have such phenomenal leadership starting with John Lore and then Terry
Moore. Matt brings a wide range of experience and collaborative leadership
to the organization where he will guide our initiatives that will improve the
economic vitality and quality of life in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
Matthew Felan is joining the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance after
serving as the Director of the McLaren Bay Medical Foundation in Bay
City. Prior to that, Felan was the Chief Development Officer at Special
Olympics Michigan based on the campus of Central Michigan University
in Mount Pleasant.
Felan is a native of the Great Lakes Bay Region. Before moving
back to the area, Felan spent extensive time in Richmond, Virginia where
he worked on countless presidential, gubernatorial and congressionalcampaigns. Felan is a graduate of Michigan State University where he
earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations.
Matthew Felan
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Business DirectoryBeautyIllusions Beauty SalonValerie KingOwner/Operator1400 W. Genesee StreetSaginaw, MI 48602989.755.2666/989.755.3883
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Sports Barbershop1400 W. GeneseeSaginaw, Michigan 48602989-992-2600
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Community Centers and ServicesFirst Ward Community Services
1410 N. 12th StreetSaginaw, Michigan 48601989-753-0411
ConstructionKingdom BuildersJim Shaey, President2210 Annesley StreetSaginaw, MI 48601989. 948.8094www.kingdombuildersmi.org
ConsultantsEnviCare Consulting, Inc.Billy J. Strawter, Sr., President2809 Blairmont Drive
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DentistsJack W. Nash, DDS
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FashionWhere Did U Get That Hat?Specialize in Custom DesignsSundays BestYvonne Ellison/MillinerPhone 989-529-4193E-mail: [email protected]
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Washington - The First Lady recently
traveled to China from March 19, to March 26,
2014. She visited Beijing from March 20, to
March 23, Xian on March 24, and Chengdu
from March 25, to March 26. During her trip, she
invited students and classrooms across the U.S.
to follow her trip through a daily travel blog,
complete with videos and photos, and answering
questions from kids across America.
Below are photos of the First Ladys trip
shared with America via Twitter.
A copy of the First Ladys remarks to students at Peking
University.
The First Lady thanked staff & their families at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing.
The First Lady & Madam Peng stop by a robotics class in
Beijing.
Mrs. Obama met up with middle school students from Chicago to watch a traditional
Chinese performance.
Education
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Fnancal Rlf fr Cllg stnt an Rcnt GraatBy Alyssa Stewart
The Michigan Banner Media Intern
A new stu-
dent loan repay-
ment program
has been estab-
lished by Presi-
dent Obamas
administration to
provide student
loan payment
relief.
According
to Whitehouse.gov, the Health
Care and Educa-
tion Reconciliation Act will offer students who
obtain student loans alternate ways to repay their
dept. The act was developed with the middle
class in mind, and will expand the income based
payment plan for more than 1.2 billion students.
In order to find out how the Health Care
and Education Reconciliation Act has affected
the lives of the students in the Great Lakes Bay
Region, I recently interviewed a recent masters
degree graduate from Davenport University.
Q. Was it easy to become a participant and to
receive the student funding in the program?
A. Yes
Q. Did you apply in person at DavenportUniversity, or were you able to apply online?
A. No, actually I went online to www.stu-
dentloanreliefgroup.com
Q. How has the program helped your loan
repayment debt?
A. Well, it actually dropped my loan balance
from $70,000 to $20,000. It also helped tremen-
dously because instead of paying $550 every
month for 30 years, I now only have to pay $80 a
month for 20 years. So, it is still a long time, but
the payments are more manageable; Im actually
a participant in the Pay as You Earn program,
which might be why it dropped so much.
The description of the relief that the recent
GLBR graduate has received as a participant of
the Health Care and Education ReconciliationAct is definitely a positive incentive to investi-
gate if you have student loan debt.
The NBNA Scholarship Program offers scholarships each year to students pursuing a career in nursing. The scholarships are based on merit and
financial need. Applicants need to be active in student nursing activities as well as African-American activities in the community. For more details
visit https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarships/black-nurses-scholarship#
Tm Rnnng ouT! Deadline for the NBNA Scholarship Program for Black Nurses is near
Phone (989) 667-2000 Ext 341
Direct (989) 460-0341
Fax (989) 667-0103
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Terry ReedSales Professional
Used Cars
A special thanks to
all of my customers.
I appreciate each
one of you.
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CMu Nam May Cmmncmnt sakrMount Pleasant - A distinguished Central
Michigan University emeritus professor anddean, the president of White IEQ Consulting, a
talented opera singer and Broadway actress, and
a vice president of Microsoft Corp. will share
their insights with CMUs spring graduates May
9 and 10.
Keynote speakers planned for the four com-
mencement ceremonies are:
Robert E. Kohrman, CMU emeritus pro-
fessor and dean;
John Fikany, vice president, Microsoft
Corp.s U.S. Enterprise and Partner Group forthe Central Region;
Teri Dale Hansen, opera singer and ac-
tress; and
W. Curtis White, chief technology con-
sultant and president, White IEQ Consulting.
The doctoral ceremony will begin at 4 p.m.
Friday, May 9, in Warriner Halls Plachta Audi-
torium. During this ceremony, CMU emeritus
professor and dean of the College of Science and
Technology Robert E. Kohrman will speak to
the graduates. Kohrman has spent his life evolv-ing the sciences through research and numerous
funded grants in areas such as organic photo-
chemistry and chemistry of flavonoids. He has
been a member of numerous professional orga-
nizations and demonstrated his leadership on the
Clarke Historical Library Board of Governors
while also providing research for library exhibits
such as Drilling for Brine. Kohrman will re-
ceive a Doctor of Science honorary degree.
The three undergraduate/graduate ceremo-nies will take place Saturday, May 10, in the
CMU Events Centers McGuirk Arena.
At the 9 a.m. undergraduate/graduate cer-
emony, John Fikany, vice president of Microsoft
Corp.s U.S. Enterprise and Partner Group for
the Central Region, will address the audience.
During his 10 years with Microsoft, Fikany has
served in a variety of senior leadership roles and
has developed and led multiple businesses. His
role as vice president of U.S. commercial sector
industries group included manufacturing, finan-cial services, health care, retail and distribution.
He is an active member of the Detroit Economic
Club, Focus: HOPE, Detroit Regional Chamber
of Commerce, and the Boys and Girls Club of
Southeastern Michigan. Fikany will receive a
Doctor of Commercial Science honorary degree.
During the 1 p.m. ceremony, American opera
singer and actress Teri Dale Hansen will address
the graduates. Hansen, a 1987 CMU alumna,
has received international recognition for her
crossover abilities as a singing actress. She hassung leading roles with the Houston Grand Op-
era, Theatre in Pfalsbau, Glimmerglass Opera,
Theatre des Westens, Orlando Opera, Salle Esse,
Florida Grand Opera and the Opera De Toulon.
Hansen has received international recognition
for her abilities as an opera singer and Broad-
way actress and is a Kennedy Center Irene Ryan
Award nominee as a leading actor for her perfor-
mance in Bertolt Brechts The Caucasian Chalk
Circle. Hansen will receive a Doctor of Fine
Arts honorary degree.W. Curtis White, chief technology consul-
tant and president of White IEQ Consulting, will
speak at the 5:30 p.m. ceremony. White has been
involved in the research, development, registra-
tion and commercialization of antimicrobial
agents since 1962. He has served as a teacher as
well as working at The Dow Chemical Co., F.
Jos Lamb, Dow Corning and Aegis. From 1991
to its sale in 2010, he was the founder, co-owner,
CEO, chairman of the board, and director of re-
search and development for Aegis Environmen-tal Management. White will receive a Doctor of
Commercial Science honorary degree.
CMU will make additional tickets available
to graduates for all three ceremonies Saturday,
May 10. In the past, up to six tickets were given
to the graduates. That number will increase to
eight this spring five for seating in McGuirk
Arena and three for the Simulcast Room.
The Simulcast Room will be located in the
Student Activity Centers Large Sports Forum.
It will be equipped with comfortable seating,along with two 18 x 20 screens and two 9 x 12
screens for viewing the ceremony. For additional
information visit www.cmich.edu.
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Since 2009, Sonya has been a member of the team at Saginaw Valley Ford
Lincoln, located at 4201 Bay Road, in Saginaw. The youngest of 10, she is married,and passionate about family, meeting new people, cooking, and being creative.
The Guaranteed Financing Champion can be contacted at 989.792.1700, ext. 135,
email [email protected], or you can stop in for a visit, and drive away
Happy! She has a wide variety of cars, trucks, SUVs, and crossovers available with
financing options for everyone!
Congratlation
Gil Johnson, President of Saginaw Valley Ford Lincoln Congratulates Sonya Surles,
Salesperson of the Month 27 of 36 Months.
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dlmacy frm Jazz t h- hA leadingscholar on
international
relations during
and after the
Cold War will
give a lecture
at Saginaw
Valley State
University.Penny Von
Eschen will present Public Diplomacy from
Jazz to Hip- Hop Thursday, April 3 at 7 p.m. in
SVSUs Curtiss Hall banquet rooms.
A professor of history and American culture
at the University of Michigan, Von Eschen has
authored two books, Race against Empire:
Black Americans and Anticolonialism, 1937-
1957, and Satchmo Blows up the World: Jazz
Ambassadors Play the Cold War. The latter
volume describes how from 1956 through the
late 1970s, the United States dispatched its finest
jazz musicians to the far corners of the earth,
from Iraq to India, from the Congo to the SovietUnion, in order to win the hearts and minds of
the Third World and to counter perceptions of
American racism.
Von Eschen is currently writing her third
book, Cold War Nostalgia: The Wages of
Memory in the post-1989 World. A frequent
guest on National Public Radio speaking on
cultural diplomacy, her awards and fellowships
include The Dave Brubeck Institute 2008 Award
for Distinguished Achievement, and a National
Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship,
2007-2008.
Her talk is sponsored by the Barstow
Humanities Seminar and the SVSU College ofArts and Behavioral Sciences; it is free of charge
and open to the public. For more information
contact John Baesler, SVSU assistant professor of
history, at 989-964-4381 or [email protected].
Professor Penny Von Eschen
dn rsC s . W M atc .By Nicole Anderson
Executive Director of Philanthropy, AT&T
TX - What are some of the
favorite projects you remember
from school? Learning about
literary characters in classic
novels? An art piece you created?
A science experiment you did? These can be
memories and experiences that take a student
from just learning to believing they can be the
next prize winning author, world-renown painter,
or inventor of the 21st century.Many schools across the country are
struggling to provide these opportunities because
teachers dont have the materials and tools
available to them due to limited resources. I
am excited that starting this week, AT&T is
collaborating withDonorsChooseto help
make these resources available to teachers and
students.
Teachers can post classroom projects for
which they need funding onDonorsChoose,
an online platform that makes it easy to help
classrooms in need, and then spread the word
so others can help. Its kind of like a wedding
or baby registry just with less monogramming!
As soon as a project is funded, the books, art
supplies, field trips, technology, and other
resources needed to create new, engaging
learning experiences are shipped directly to theschool. Donors then receive updates, photos, and
thank you letters from the classroom showing
how the materials were used. A teacher at a
high school in urban Michigan was able to get
her request for a library of young adult novels
funded onDonorsChoose, allowing her to foster
an excitement for reading among her students!
For the next few weeks, as part of AT&Ts
commitment to education through AT&T
Aspire, we are running a $250,000 matching
campaign for classroom projects under $2,000
at our highest need schools. So, if a high school
biology teacher in Kansas City, Missouri, creates
a $1,000 project requesting microscopes, once
the project receives $500 in funding, AT&T
will match the remaining $500 to complete the
project. Pretty cool and easy!
So, please join me in helping to supportteachers and children today who knows which
child will be the next award-winning composer,
famous modern architect or CEO of AT&T. Visit
DonorsChoose.Org and browse projects that
AT&T is supporting and choose one that you
are most passionate about! Every dollar counts
towards making the spring 2014 semester the
best yet for classrooms far and wide.
Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a mans character, give him power.
Abraham Lincoln
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NHSAs Annual National Head Start
Conference is the nations largest gathering of
Head Start and Early Head Start professionals.
More than 2,500 directors, administrators,
managers, teachers, supervisors, parents and
policy council members, from hundreds of
programs and from every state are Driven to
Make a Difference and will attend in 2014, in
Long Beach, CA.
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All children should reach their full potential,
Every child can succeed,
We can impact the success of at-risk
children, and
Quality early education fundamentallytransforms children and families
T la - To be the untiring voice that will
not be quiet until every vulnerable child is served
with the Head Start model of support for the
whole child, the family and the community.
T avcat - To work diligently for
policy and institutional changes that ensure all
vulnerable children and families have what they
need to succeed.
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Our mission is to coalesce, inspire, andsupport the Head Start field as a leader in early
childhood development and education.
The National Head Start Association is a non-
partisan, not-for-profit organization committed
to the belief that every child, regardless of
circumstances at birth, has the ability to succeed in
life. The opportunities offered by Head Start lead
to healthier, empowered children and families,
and stronger, more vibrant communities. NHSA
is the voice for more than 1 million children,
200,000 staff and 1,600 Head Start grantees in
the United States.
Since 1974, NHSA has worked diligently
for policy changes that ensure all at-risk children
have access to the Head Start model of support for
the whole child, the family and the community.
NHSA offers an impressive portfolio of
professional development services and programs
for the entire early childhood community.
These include the annual National Head Start
Conference, the largest national event devoted to
the Early Head Start and Head Start community,
and the National Parent Conference, the only
national event devoted to parents and families.
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Donate $1 per child enrolled in your program
to help fund NHSA advocacy efforts.
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The National Head Start Associations
Scholarships & Awards Program is open to
individual, program and affiliate members of
NHSA in good standing.
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The Ron Herndon Scholarship celebrates
Head Start parents who, through their own
efforts to mobilize other parents and community
members, have affected real change in their Head
Start programs and communities.
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The Disaster Relief Fund is used to assist
NHSA member Head Start and Early Head
Start programs and their staff and families whobecome victims of natural disasters.
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Donations to the General Fund are used to
support the programs and services of NHSA.
Source: www.nhsa.org
Sabrina Beeman-Jackson
Saginaw ISD Head Start/Early
Head Start Program Director
Announcing our Keynote Speakers!Opening Session Keynote Speaker:
Nirvan Mullick, Caines Arcade
Closing Session Keynote Speaker: LeVar Burton!
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Health
Better Choices, Better Medicine, Better Healing
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Wilbert J. Smith and Alois B. Smith
Owner/Operators
Contact us today to learn more about our Quality Care Guarantee!
320 S. Washington Avenue Suite 202 Saginaw, MI 48607
989-752-5501 989-752-5503 FAX
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mbsmichigan.comforcare.com
C O M F O R C A R E H O M E C A R E
Independence. Dignity. Quality of Life.
A D e d i c a t e d N o n - M e d i c a l H o m e C a r e A g e n c y
The ComForcare Mission
To improve the quality of life and
level of independence for every client
and family receiving our services.
We focus on four initiatives that are
critical to the well-being of seniors:
Fall Prevention Medication Adherence
Chronic Disease Management
Transition of Care
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The Quality of Life Support Ministry of Zion Missionary Baptist
Church, Pastor Rodrick A. Smith, located at 721 Johnson Street, in
Saginaw, will host a health care presentation. The presentation will be
given by the Representatives from ComForcare Home Care Agency
on April 8, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., and will give an overview of the
services the agency provides for in-home health care including:
Activities of daily living
How they work with a team of health care providers assistingindividuals who require long term assistance i.e. stroke, dementia and
other debilitating conditions, and much more.
The event is open to the public and refreshments will be provided.
For additional information call 989.777.4861.
The Sexual Assault Center of Child and Family Services
awareness activities are as follows:
April 3 and April 10 - Storytime and crafts at Saginaws Barnes
& Noble 11 a.m.
April 5 - All About Me Day at the Mid-Michigan Childrens
Museum 10 a.m. 4 p.m.
Join Happy Bear for a presentation about safe & unsafe touches,
along with a childrens craft.
April 11 - Strikeout Sexual Assault Bowl-a-Thon at Saginaws
Stardust Bowling Lanes.
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Free Skin Cancer ScreeningFind out if youare at risk...
If you are uninsured or yourinsurance does not cover skinscreenings, Please call
to register today.Space is limited!
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THURSDAY, MAY 1, 20145:00-7:30 pm
Covenant Cancer Care Center5400 Mackinaw (sign in on the first floor)
989.583.6278, option 1,
Walk a Mile
April 11, 2014
CALLING ALL MEN!
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Join the Mens March to stop Rape, Sexual Assault & ViolenceBirch Run Premium Outlets
Registration begins at 4:00pm at the Old Navy Outlet
Walk begins at 6:00 pm
For registraon packet & informaon please visitwww.undergroundrailroadinc.org
Ky Fact Abt hg Bl prr High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a leading cause of heart disease
and stroke in the United States.
67 million American adults have high blood pressurethats 1 in 3 U.S. adults.
High blood pressure caused or contributed to the deaths of more than 348,000
Americans in 2009thats nearly 1,000 deaths per day.
Only about half of people with high blood pressure have their condition under control.
High blood pressure costs the nation an estimated $51 billion each year.
When your blood pressure is high:o You are 4 times more likely to die from a stroke.
o You are 3 times more likely to die from heart disease.
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If you have high blood pressure, take steps to lower it and make control your goal.
Check your blood pressure regularlyat home, at a doctors office, or at a
pharmacy.
Eat a healthy diet with more fresh fruits, vegetables, potassium, and whole grains
and less sodium, cholesterol, saturated fat, and trans fat.
In particular, eating foods high in sodium can raise your blood pressure and your
risk for hypertension.
Get active to help maintain a healthy weight. Aim for 30 minutes of moderate
physical activity on most days of the week.
Limit alcohol to no more than 1 drink per day for women and 2 drinks per day for men.
Quit smokingor dont start. Get help from 1-800-QUIT-NOW or Smokefree.gov.
Source: www.cdc.gov
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Are you or someone you know having
child behavior problems?
The CAN Council, through Project LAUNCH
funding, offers FREE parenting classes.
The program is called Incredible Years and is
an evidence based curricula targeting
parents with 3 to 6 year old children. The
parent training program is designed to work
jointly to promote emotional and social
competence and to prevent, reduce, and treat
behavioral and emotional problems in young
children. There have been 40 parents and caregivers who participated in
3 series of 20 sessions each.
Is IY helpful?
National studies have shown promising results:
Increased positive and nurturing parenting
Decreased harsh coercive negative parenting
Reduction in childrens home and school behavior problems
Increased positive behaviors at home and school
Increased parent-child bonding
For more information about Incredible Years, please contact Vera, CAN
Council Great Lakes Bay Region CAPE Director and Incredible Years
Group Leader, at [email protected] or 989-752-7226.
Project LAUNCH stands for Linking Actions for Unmet Needs for
Childrens Health. The Michigan Department of Community Health wasawarded a grant from the federal government and they chose Saginaw as
the area to provide services. If you want to learn more about Project
LAUNCH contact Pamela at (989) 202-1485 extension 102 or
S A G I N A W
I N C R E D I B L E Y E A R S Incredible YearsWe began our third Incredible Years
class series in October 2012. On the first
day of classes
we do
paperwork andintroductions.
During the first
class, my
co-group leader
and I began
introductions by
saying what our
jobs are and
what our background is. Then it was the
parents turns to share.
This group went way above andbeyond the typical name and brief
background (number of children, gender
and ages) that most parents give when
they first meet each other.
These parents voluntarily opened up
and shared difficulties they were having
with each child including the troubles and
barriers their families were facing.
Several of the parents cried when they
shared. Each parent spent a good ten
minutes or more telling their story andwhat had led them to be in the
class. They chose not to hold back!
We believe this story shows just
how vital the Project Launch-funded
Incredible Years is to the community.
The parents in our current session had
these feelings and concerns bottled up
just waiting for someone to listen to
them. Just waiting for someone who had
support to offer them. When adults who
have never met are willing to open up tostrengthen their families, you know the
services being provided are exactly what
they were hoping for!
~ Danelle Elliott
Incredible Years Group Leader
We believe this
story shows just
how vital the
Incredible Years
and Project
Launch are to
our community.
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