THE ANNUAL YMCA SALUTE TO BLACK ACHIEVERS BANQUET

The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati's Annual Salute to Black Achievers is a unique collaboration between the YMCA and corporate Cincinnati to recognize the outstanding achievements of minority employees. In addition, this program is a public celebration of these individuals as positive role models for our minority youth.

The Annual YMCA Salute to Black Achievers Banquet program will take place June 18, 2004 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel downtown. Reception begins at 5:30 pm with program beginning at 6:30 pm. March 31, 2004 is the deadline for companies and organizations to submit names of employee honorees selected to receive special recognition as a YMCA Black Achiever. Achievers will be asked to volunteer their talent, time, and/or resources to the YMCA Black Achievers teen mentoring program. With your support, these outstanding employees and your organization will function as role models to minority youth of Greater Cincinnati.

Organizations may participate as follows:

Your participation in the YMCA Black Achievers program benefits your organization by enabling you to make a direct contribution to the minority community and recognizing you as a supporter of youth development. For questions or additional information, please contact Jorge Perez at (513) 651-2100 or Shawn Kerley at (513) 961-3510. Jorge and Shawn will be working with Joe Calloway, Philip Bryant and the volunteer teams organizing the event since Gayle Brock is now serving YMCA of the USA as the National Black Achievers Director.

Thanks to the commitment and support of area organizations such as yours, the YMCA Black Achievers program has realized 25 years of successful teen development. Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to your partnership in 2004.

Sincerely,

Jerry Haralson
President/CEO
YMCA of Greater Cincinnati