KWAM Community Events

Icons in Transformation (only 2 days left!!): Contemporary Work of Russian abstract expressionist, Ludmila Pawlowska

noreply@blogger.com (KWAM Community) — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 15:04:00 +0000

Do NOT miss this!! Only 2 days left..

Icons in Transformation:
a unique, not-to-be-missed exhibit

April 15 - June 22

Icons in Transformation—this dramatic 120 piece traveling exhibit includes the contemporary work of acclaimed Russian abstract expressionist, Ludmila Pawlowska, along with Russian traditional icons from the Vassilevsky Monastery/Suzdal. After touring cathedrals of Europe and the United States, this must-see exhibit is now in Memphis at Calvary Episcopal Church for only two months.
The works on view also include large, sculptural pieces, many of which will be suspended in the church, providing a stunning and dramatic visual impression.
The exhibit is free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays - Fridays and by special arrangement by contacting the Rev. Eyleen Farmer.
Parking is available behind the church ($6).

Listen to an interview on the Icon exhibit with Katie Dann on WKNO's Checking on the Arts.
Listen to the author talk about Icons.

Do NOT miss this!! Only 2 days left..

Good for You: Healthy Fun on the Run CMOM

noreply@blogger.com (KWAM Community) — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:08:00 +0000

Good For You: Healthy Fun on the Run

Now Open!
Come visit Ginger and her friends, the Good for You Crew, now through September 30 in the traveling exhibit Good for You: Healthy Fun on the Run. Ginger is a potato chip eating, soda guzzling couch potato who loves to watch TV. When her mother orders her out of the house, she and her faithful dog George begin an adventure that leads to a world of healthy foods and active play. With childhood obesity ranking as one of the most important issues facing the United States, especially in Tennessee, the exhibit is part of the museum’s health initiative to teach children and their families that living healthy, active lifestyles can be easy and fun.
When guests enter the exhibit, they are greeted by life sized cutouts of Ginger and the Good for You Crew. In the introductory area, visitors listen to their heart beat and participate in hands-on activities that teach the importance of balancing good food choices (energy in) with physical activities (energy out). Visitors enter a room with an interactive video wall where they use their whole bodies to capture floating images of foods to create a balanced meal.
As visitors continue through the exhibit, they pick authentic looking fruits and vegetables in Sam’s garden and take them to Maria’s Farmer’s Market where they assume the roles of shoppers and sellers as they learn about healthy food choices. To promote physical movement, children are invited into Nelson’s Treehouse for climbing and then visit Michael and Lea’s campsite where they explore a cave, traverse a rock wall and try out a kayak. Children then venture into Josh’s Living Room where families enjoy activities like building cardboard forts and playing twister showing the many ways you can be active in your own home.
Good for You: Healthy Fun on the Run was created by Creative Discovery Museum in Chattanooga with funding from the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Health Foundation and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. BlueCross BlueShield Foundation has also provided funding for the exhibit to come to CMOM.

Road to Healthy Skin Tour by The National Skin Care Foundation

noreply@blogger.com (KWAM Community) — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:28:00 +0000

The National Skin Cancer Foundation’s Road to Healthy Skin Tour will stop in Memphis on Thursday, June 28 and in Cordova on Friday, June 29. The Tour offers FREE full body skin cancer screenings and the latest skin cancer information to the public. The screenings are performed by local dermatologists who have donated their services to the Foundation.

The goal of the Tour is to save lives by detecting skin cancers early on, and to educate the public about skin cancer prevention by means of sun protection and the need for prompt, effective treatment.

Count me in. Count yourself in. See you there!!

Event Overview:

Free Skin Cancer Screenings

Thursday, June 28, 2012 2PM-4PM

Rite Aid

1810 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104

Friday, June 29, 2012 10AM-4PM

Rite Aid

1780 N Germantown Pkwy, Cordova, TN 38016

Dillon Anderson Benefit

noreply@blogger.com (KWAM Community) — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:56:00 +0000

DILLON ANDERSON BENEFIT: Poker Run on June 16th!!!!

Overton Sqare Block Party

noreply@blogger.com (KWAM Community) — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 19:10:00 +0000

East End Neighborhood Association

Overton Square Block Party
The New Overton Square is throwing the ultimate block party.

When: Friday, June 15 from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Overton Square on Madison (between Cooper & Florence)
What: Live music by Star & Micey, street theater, local vendors & demonstrations, family activities and much more.

Thank you to the City of Memphis for their partnerhsip and our supporters who are helping bring back Memphis' own Overton Square. Be there.

Israel Festival - June 10, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (KWAM Community) — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:50:00 +0000

Israel Festival - June 10, 2012

FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

5th Annual Israel Festival
Sunday, June 10, 2012

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Shelby Farms, Memphis

In June Mid-Southerners enjoy a FREE fun-filled, family friendly day at Memphis Friends of Israel’s Annual Israel Festival and 5K RUN/WALK at Shelby Farms.

Music fills the air as bands, children’s choruses and other entertainment take stage. Walk among the educational tents featuring Ask the Rabbi, Ask the Israelis, Travel, Famous and Interesting People, Places and Things. Learn more about Israeli advancements in technology, medicine and agriculture.

Children play on the Moon Bounce, Rock Climbing Wall and Slide, have their faces painted, make jewelry or visit the Petting Zoo, while parents browse through a variety of booths featuring Jewish/Israeli Foods and Israeli and American-made Art and Crafts.

Kosher and Israeli-style foods as well as local fair food – Pronto Pups, Funnel Cakes and Ice Cream treats – are available throughout the area.

Schedule of Events

9:30 - 10:00	Klezmer Music
10:00 - 10:15	Shalom Israeli Folk Dancers
10:15 - 11:00	Rusty Graber and David Bearman
11:00 - 11:15	The Amazing Bottle Dancers
11:15 - 11:30	Shalom Israeli Folk Dancers
11:30 - 12:00	Rusty Graber and David Bearman
12:00 - 12:15	The Amazing Bottle Dancers
12:15 - 12:55	Stars of David Band
12:55 - 1:00	Schmelvis
1:00 - 1:30	Israel Rally
1:30 - 1:45	The Amazing Bottle Dancers
1:45 - 2:30	Israel Scout Caravan
2:30 - 3:15	Stars of David Band
3:15 - 3:30	The Amazing Bottle Dancers
3:30 - 3:45	Margolin Hebrew Academy Choir
3:45 - 4:30	Israel Scout Caravan
4:30 - 4:45	Big Mac Jack
4:45 - 5:00	The Amazing Bottle Dancers

CLICK HERE for more race information and to register

CLICK HERE for more information and to register as a Festival Volunteer

Grand Opening: Overton Bark!!

noreply@blogger.com (KWAM Community) — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:48:00 +0000

1951 Chrysler New Yorker on display at Gossett!!

noreply@blogger.com (KWAM Community) — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:44:00 +0000

The Chrysler racer/racecar shown below will be at Gossett-Chrylser-Jeep-Dodge-Ram THIS Saturday, May 12^th...starting at 10:30am for viewing!!

The race is the "Trans-America Endurance Rally" (http://www.endurorally.com/transam/index.html) from May 7^th – June 8^th and moves across the country from New York to Alaska.

This 1951 Chrysler New Yorker is the only Chrysler in the race. In its lifetime, it has known just 3 owners and has raced in numerous well-known races, including the Carrera Pan-Americana, Pikes Peak Hill Climb, Mt. Equinox Hill Climb and many others.

http://www.endurorally.com/transam/index.html

Jonathan L. Auerbach is the racer!

Italian Fest!!

noreply@blogger.com (KWAM Community) — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:37:00 +0000

MIF XXIII

May 31-June 2, 2012

MIF IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE ACM AWARD WINNER THE ELI YOUNG BAND AS OUR SATURDAY NIGHT HEADLINE ACT!

Admission:

$8 Thursday

$10 Friday

$10 Saturday until 4pm; $15 Saturday after 4pm

Buy on line and save

Marquette Park Corner of Mt. Moriah and Park Avenue Map

Park here, ride the free shuttle!

#1 Family Oriented, Community Event - Memphis Parent Magazine

Invite your friends on Facebook!

Sorry, no pets, outside food or beverages allowed. All bags will be inspected.

First Baptist Church: VBS "Amazing Wonders Aviation"!!

noreply@blogger.com (KWAM Community) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:08:00 +0000

Name/Title of Event: Vacation Bible School “Amazing Wonders Aviation"!

Dates/Times: June 4-8, 2012 (Mon.-Fri.) 9am - Noon

Place: First Baptist Church

5010 West Union

Millington, TN 38053

Admission: Free

Description of Event: Children who are entering Kindergarten – 5^th grade will enjoy inflatable games, crafts, snacks, fun music, and Bible stories.

Daytime telephone number: Call or visit our web site FBCKIDZ.org for more information .

(office hours 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) 872-2264

Eileen Stiles

Children's Ministry Assistant

First Baptist Church

5010 West Union Rd.

Millington TN 38053

PH: 901-872-2264

Fax: 901-872-3809

estiles@fbc-millington.org

www.fbc-millington.org

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13

Personal Property Public Service Announcement

noreply@blogger.com (KWAM Community) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:30:00 +0000

Personal Property Public Service Announcement

IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN!!!

IF YOU OPERATE A BUSINESS IN SHELBY COUNTY, STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT YOU FILE A PERSONAL PROPERTY SCHEDULE WITH SHELBY COUNTY PROPERTY ASSESSOR, CHEYENNE JOHNSON. ON OR BEFORE MARCH 1^ST. THE SCHEDULES WERE MAILED ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 14. FAILURE TO FILE YOUR SCHEDULE MAY RESULT IN A FORCED (ESTIMATED) ASSESSMENT ON YOUR BUSINESS PROPERTY.

IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR SCHEDULE OR IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CALL 901.379.7311. YOU MAY SUBMIT YOUR SCHEDULE BY MAIL OR FILE ONLINE AT WWW.ASSESSOR.SHELBY.TN.US. YOU MAY ALSO USE EXPRESS FILING BY CALLING 901.379.7333

REMEMBER, MARCH 1^ST IS THE FILING DEADLINE.

"A Night of Filipiniana Fashion and Dance"

noreply@blogger.com (KWAM Community) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:55:00 +0000

The holiday season is upon us!!

FilA (Filipino-American Community of America, Inc) will be hosting a fund-raising event entitled "A Night of Filipiniana Fashion and Dance" - a Christmas gala that will honor and highlight Filipino culture and heritage - at the Hilton Hotel, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd. Memphis, TN 38120 on December 11th @ 6pm. The main feature of the event is a fashion show that will showcase the various traditional dresses of the Philippines. Each dress represents different stories that are uniquely Filipino.

Featured performances will be presented by the St. Jude Band. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to St. Jude Hospital. The rest of the proceeds will help fund ongoing medical outreach programs in the Memphis area; annual medical and surgical missions overseas; scholarship grants to eligible college freshmen; and other humanitarian projects. Philippines is the "honored country" of the Memphis in May 2012 festival.

Ticket price is $40 per person until November 15th - it will be $50 thereafter and at the door.

For ticket information, contact:

Rolando Gersava, 901.233.3858
rol34@bellsouth.net
President, FilA Memphis

Memphis Miles for Myeloma!!

noreply@blogger.com (KWAM Community) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:30:00 +0000

THIS Saturday, November 12th - 10:00am

The air is crisp and the leaves are golden.. Fall has officially arrived here in the Mid-South! And what better way is there to spend a Saturday afternoon than to gather your friends and family together for a cause that can save lives??

The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) is proud to present "Memphis Miles for Myeloma" - a run/walk in the heart of Shelby Farms to raise money for multiple myeloma research - this Saturday, November 12th, at 10:00am. At just 2.75 miles, this is an event for the entire family! Bring your children and your pets for a brisk stroll in one of Memphis' most scenic areas.

As the second most common blood cancer, multiple myeloma is an active predator - but with recent advancements in myeloma genomics, hope is on the horizon. So take a moment to donate, register for the race, become a sponsor or volunteer today!! Go online to www.memphismiles.com and get involved!

noreply@blogger.com (KWAM Community) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:49:00 +0000

2nd Annual Sisters-In-Motion-Memphis 5K Run/Walk

August 9, 2011 - It's that time of year again.. Time for the second annual Sisters-In-Motion-Memphis (SIMM) 5K Run/Walk!

SIMM is a group of African American women with a shared interest in fitness and fellowship. Their commitment to the people of Memphis and desire to support health-related causes that impact them as a group led to the creation of an annual race that would sponsor a particular objective..

This year, SIMM has taken aim at a crisis that is actively affecting our community: infant mortality. In Shelby County, African American babies die at three times the national infant mortality rate. The city of Memphis leads the nation in infant deaths with 12.7 deaths per every 1000 births - a staggering figure.

After careful consideration, SIMM decided to partner with the Christ Community Health Services (CCHS) Centering Pregnancy Initiative for this year's race. All proceeds from the event will go to CCHS to help address the pressing issue of infant mortality in our area.

The race will take place on September 24th, beginning at 9AM from Overton Park. Sponsors, volunteers, and participants are needed! Get involved in something that matters. Join Sisters-In-Motion-Memphis for their 5K Run/Walk and make a difference..

For more information, please look to the following information:

Questions? Please contact:
Linda Sessoms, President at simmemphis@yahoo.com
Tara Alexander, Race Director at magicT203@aol.com
Girlie Brewer, Race Director at gbrewer4@gmail.com

Want to participate? Follow this link:
http://www.racesonline.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=public.race_detail&race_id=10517

Want to be a sponsor? Follow this link:
http://sistersinmotionmemphis.org/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/Project_38108_Packet2011.12251636.pdf

noreply@blogger.com (KWAM Community) — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:47:00 +0000

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

GRANTS AVAILABLE TO COMBAT CHILDHOOD OBESITY

For more information, contact:
Dan Miller, Corporate Communications
UnitedHealthcare
Phone: (714) 226-3726

August 3,2011 - One in three children is obese or overweight, putting them on the road to lifelong chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If left unchecked or untreated, obesity will affect 43 percent of adults by 2018, according to the 2009 America's Health Rankings®.

UnitedHealthcare is partnering for a fourth year with the nonprofit YSA (Youth Service America) in a campaign to give children the opportunity to learn about childhood obesity and become Health Care Heroes.

There are new grants available to help young people fight childhood obesity. Schools and youth-focused, community center-based programs are eligible for UnitedHealth HEROES grants up to one thousand dollars to help children learn about childhood obesity and to design, address and implement programs that help fight it in their communities. To obtain an application, visit YSA.org/HEROES.

About Youth Service America
Youth Service America (YSA) improves communities by increasing the number and the diversity of young people, ages 5-25, serving in substantive roles. Founded in 1986, YSA supports a global culture of engaged youth committed to a lifetime of service, learning, leadership and achievement. The impact of YSAs work through service and service-learning is measured in student achievement, workplace readiness and healthy communities. For more information, visit www.YSA.org.

About UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare is dedicated to helping people nationwide live healthier lives by simplifying the health care experience, meeting consumer health and wellness needs, and sustaining trusted relationships with care providers. The company offers the full spectrum of health benefit programs for individuals, employers and Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, and contracts directly with more than 650,000 physicians and care professionals and 5,000 hospitals nationwide. UnitedHealthcare serves more than 38 million people and is one of the businesses of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), a diversified Fortune 50 health and well-being company.

Organ Donor Night at AutoZone Park

noreply@blogger.com (KWAM Community) — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:11:00 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information, contact:
Mandy Stockton, Director of Public Relations
Phone: 800-489-3863, x109
E-mail: mstockton@transplants.org

Organ Donor Night at AutoZone Park
Attendees encouraged to register as organ donors

Memphis, Tenn., July 27, 2011 – On Saturday, August 13, the Memphis Redbirds and the National Foundation for Transplants will host Organ Donor Night at AutoZone Park, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:05 p.m.

Attendees are encouraged to register as organ donors at the National Foundation for Transplants table located on the concourse. Those who register or show their driver’s license to prove they have already registered will be entered to win a keyboard organ donated by AMRO Music, a team autographed jersey or a heart healthy basket from U.S. FoodService.

The team will sport organ-themed jerseys (picture attached) sponsored by the National Foundation for Transplants. A silent auction will take place during the game on the concourse for fans to bid on the jerseys, and post-game fireworks sponsored by Thomas & Betts will round out the night.

The first pitch will be thrown by Jay Hardeman, a transplant recipient who will be celebrating his 16th birthday. Jay was born with congenital heart disease and was hospitalized at LeBonheur Children’s Medical Center at just 3 weeks old, where he stayed for almost a year. His primary day nurse, Terri Hardeman, fell in love with him, and she and her partner, Mary Riccio, adopted Jay when he was an infant.

When he was 4 months old, Jay underwent heart surgery, and then his kidneys shut down. He required dialysis for three months, and doctors said he would eventually need a kidney transplant. His medications caused hearing loss, and he received cochlear implants. In April 2011, he was added to the transplant waiting list, and he received his transplant May 19. He’s recovering well and is thrilled to be participating in Organ Donor Night.

More than 111,000 people are waiting for organ transplants, and a new name is added to the waiting list every 11 minutes. Ninety percent of Americans say they support organ donation, but only 38 percent have actually registered as donors, while only 26 percent of Shelby County residents have registered. In Tennessee there are 2,504 people currently waiting for transplants.

Join the Redbirds Saturday, August 13 and sign up to be an organ donor. For ticket information, call 901.721.6000 or visit memphisredbirds.com.

“We feel a responsibility to educate the public about this urgent need,” said Jackie Hancock, NFT president. “At NFT, we help patients fundraise to cover their expenses, but all the money in the world won’t help if there aren’t enough available organs. We applaud the Memphis Redbirds for drawing attention to this health crisis and encouraging people to give the gift of life.”

About NFT
NFT is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization based in Memphis, Tenn. that has been helping transplant patients overcome financial obstacles since 1983. NFT provides fundraising expertise and advocacy to transplant patients by organizing fundraising campaigns in the patients’ own communities. In the past 28 years, NFT’s fundraising campaigns have generated nearly $59 million to assist patients.

NFT currently assists more than 1,000 transplant candidates and recipients nationwide. For more information about NFT, please call 901.684.1697 or visit www.transplants.org. Click the Transplant Challenge logo to learn more about organ donation.

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Pay 2 Play at the Levitt Shell

noreply@blogger.com (KWAM Community) — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:29:00 +0000

Announcing
Pay 2 Play at the Levitt Shell
Saturday August 20th at 4pm
Bring your MOBILE PHONE & vote for your favorite band at this FREE CONCERT at THE LEVITT SHELL

Bring your mobile phones and vote for your favorite band at this FREE concert on Saturday, August 20 at 4pm at the Levitt Shell. Nancy Apple, dubbed the reigning "Queen of Country in Memphis" by Memphis Magazine's City Guide, and the "Princess of Twang" by the Commercial Appeal, will host the event.

Pay 2 Play (P2P) is a unique fundraising event, whereby 12 bands will raise $500 for Creative Aging Mid-South and will perform LIVE on this famous stage, the Levitt Shell. All types of bands have been invited to participate in this P2P concert.

The first 12 bands to raise $500 from their sponsors will play with their position on the bill determined by the amount of money raised. The band that raises the most money chooses where they want to play on the line-up! The audience will vote for their favorite band via cell phone during the show. Prizes for the bands include a professionally produced music video.

Pay to Play at the Levitt Shell
Free concert

Sponsored by:

The H. W. Durham Foundation

Advance Fee Loan Scam Falsely Uses Memphis Address

noreply@blogger.com (KWAM Community) — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:11:00 +0000

Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South

BBB Consumer Alert:

Advance Fee Loan Scam Falsely Uses Memphis Address

Fast Facts:

* Company doesn’t exist at Memphis address it is using
* Promises a loan in exchange for an up-front fee wired to Jamaica

July 12, 2011 - Memphis, TN- The BBB of the Mid-South is warning consumers about an advance fee loan scam operating with a Memphis address. Dewitt Lending Center offers a personal loan with one stipulation – the customer must pay an up-front fee in order to receive the loan.

Dewitt Lending Center has a snazzy website with cool graphics, music and flash elements, and claims they are “Bad Credit Loan Experts.” The website refers to the company in various places as Dewitt Lending Center, Rising Sun Lending Firm, and Rising Dewitt Lending Center, which may indicate that this scam has operated under more than one name.

The website also has no contact information for the business. The BBB has obtained copies of documents faxed to consumers that claim the company is located at 8700 W Trail Lake Drive, Suite 222, Memphis TN. The BBB has verified that no business with that name exists at that address. The actual occupant, The Sharpe Group, has received calls from people asking for Dewitt Lending Center.

According to Tournament Trails Joint Venture, they own the property and the legitimate tenant at that address, The Sharpe Group, is in no way connected to this scam.

Consumers across the country have contacted the BBB to inquire about the company; however, they found the offer fishy enough to seek BBB advice before sending any money.

One woman who contacted the company for a $9000 loan was asked to send $490 “collateral” to Kingston, Jamaica. In the BBB’s experience, wiring money to Jamaica is almost always a scam.

“Why would a company located in Memphis want you to wire money to Jamaica?” said Randy Hutchinson, BBB President. “It doesn’t make any sense.”

Advanced fee loan scams require that consumers pay money upfront to secure a loan. Companies often disguise this up-front charge with deceptive rhetoric.

“It doesn’t matter what they call it, asking for money upfront is illegal,” Hutchinson said. “Once a consumer wires the funds to the company, the loan money never arrives, and the victim is out any funds they wired.”

A consumer from Murrieta, CA told the BBB Dewitt Lending Center called her several times asking her to wire money to Kingston, Jamaica. “The company is trying to act as if they are giving you a loan once you send them money by Western Union,” she told the BBB.

Another woman from Savannah, GA told the BBB that a Dewitt Lending Center representative told her she was approved for a three-thousand dollar loan but would be required to first pay a sum of $408.00. She was told that the money would cover her first three months payment and it was not a fee. “Is this legal?” she asked. “I don't want to get myself in a scam type situation.”

To date, no complaints have been received from local consumers victimized by the scam.

Two signals that can indicate the illegitimacy of a given company are promises of loan approval prior to receiving the customer’s application and charging advance fees for the loan. Additionally, advance fee loan scams frequently use delivery methods other than the US Postal Service in order to avoid being detected and prosecuted by postal authorities.

The BBB reminds loan seekers to keep the following tips in mind:

* Ask yourself why, if a local financial institution won’t make you a loan, someone in a foreign country would.
* Check the reputation of any lender with the BBB and your state agency that regulates financial institutions prior to entering into a transaction with them.
* Legitimate lenders will never guarantee or promise a loan before you apply for one, especially if you have a poor credit history or no credit record at all.
* Be wary of giving financial information to a company you are unfamiliar with, via phone, email or other means.
* Never wire money to someone you don’t know. You have little recourse if there is a problem with the transaction.
* Keep in mind that it is against the law for a company to ask you to pay – or accept payment – for the company’s services until you receive your loan.

If you believe you have been the victim of an advance fee loan scam, you are advised to contact:

* Your local BBB - in Memphis call 901-759-1300 or 800-222-8754 or go to www.bbb.org
* Your state Attorney General – in TN call 901 545-5900 or go to www.tn.gov/attorneygeneral
* The Federal Trade Commission at www.ftc.gov
* File a complaint with the FBI at www.ic3.gov.

For more information or to schedule an interview with a BBB spokesperson, contact Nancy Crawford at 901.757.8627 or 901.213.7809.

Stand for Children Launches “Put Education First” Campaign

noreply@blogger.com (KWAM Community) — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:43:00 +0000

Stand for Children Launches “Put Education First” Campaign

Grassroots Organization to host community kick-off rally Saturday, July 9th, 2011

Memphis, TN – Stand for Children has launched a city-wide campaign to engage community members in the transition process for the merger of Memphis and Shelby County Schools. The organization’s goal is to raise awareness of the need to put education first in decision making, and to encourage residents and elected officials to engage in direct and consistent dialogue to support all children and schools.

On Saturday, July 9th, Stand for Children will host a community rally and campaign kick-off event at the Towne Center located at 915 E. McLemore Ave., in South Memphis. A series of outdoor activities - set to begin at 9:30a.m - have been coordinated to build public interest, momentum and support to ensure the community’s voice is included in the schools’ consolidation process.

“It has been four months since our community voted to support the schools’ merger,” said Kenya Bradshaw, Executive Director of Stand for Children in Memphis.

“It’s time that we take action to demand that our leaders move forward and provide a transition plan that will take into consideration the best interests of all residents,” said Stand for Children Member and Parent, Chavon Davis.

As an organization, Stand for Children believes that the community cannot wait while the courts decide how the transition will take place. There must be a continued community dialogue focused on the issues that impact the quality of education of all current and future students in the Shelby County. The Put Education First Campaign is being implemented to initiate and support those discussions.

Saturday’s events include a community rally that will take place at 11:00a.m, outside of the Stand for Children office. Shelby County Commissioner Mike Carpenter and Memphis City School Board Commissioners Tomeka Hart are confirmed speakers. Additionally, adults and children in attendance will be given the opportunity to voice their opinions on local education issues.

Stand for Children has also launched a new website (www.puteducationfirst.org) that will serve as an online forum to empower residents to continue to stay updated on the transition and remain engaged in the work that will need to be done to support students during and after the consolidation of Memphis and Shelby County Schools.

“The decisions that will be made over the next few months are critical, and our community cannot lose sight of the magnitude and importance of this issue,” said Bradshaw. “We are inviting anyone that is interested in learning more about how they can support the movement to put education first to join the campaign.”

Adults and children of all ages are welcome to attend and participate in the campaign kick-off this Saturday. The event will include free food, live music and kid-friendly activities.

For more information, call Mark Sturgis, Stand for Children Organizer at (901) 336-8696.

3v3 Soccer Ole' Tournament at Olive Branch

noreply@blogger.com (KWAM Community) — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:47:00 +0000

Olive Branch Parks and Rec is hosting a 3v3 Soccer Ole' Tournament at Olive Branch (MS) Soccer Complex on July 23rd. Registration is open to all age groups from U6 all of the way to over 40. Save $20 on your entry fee if registered by July 10th. The link for sign up or more information is www.soccerole.org. If your station does a community events plug either online or on the air, we would appreciate it if you could mention this event. This is a great for the kids of the MidSouth to have a fun day learning and playing the game of soccer. We would love to see some kids from our Arkansas neighbors come play with us! Thank you for your time!

Stand for Children Opposes Closure of Shelby County Office of Early Childhood and Youth

noreply@blogger.com (KWAM Community) — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:31:00 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: Thursday June 16, 2011

Contact: Kenya Bradshaw

Executive Director, Memphis Stand for Children

Phone: (901) 319-0753 | Email: kbradshaw@stand.org

Stand for Children Opposes Closure of Shelby County Office of Early Childhood and Youth

Organization works to rally community support, encourage Commissioners to restore funding

Memphis, TN - On June 6, 2011, the Shelby County Commission voted 8-3 to end funding for the Office of Early Childhood and Youth (OECY), an office responsible for coordinating programs to increase government knowledge, support and commitment to provide funding and resources for children and families in the Greater Memphis area.

Established in 2005 by former Shelby County Mayor A.C. Wharton, OECY utilizes child impact statements to implement initiatives that address Child Passenger Safety, Teen Pregnancy, Parenting Success and Infant Mortality.

In 2011 alone, the office leveraged $396,795 in Shelby County funding, which in turn brought in millions of state and federal dollars to address community ills that impact children with the goal of building a ‘system-of-care’. Their objective is to mainstream consideration of child well-being in the legislative process and improve statistics related to the aforementioned areas.

Stand for Children, a national, grassroots child advocacy organization with a growing membership base and support network in its Memphis chapter is strongly opposing the Commission’s vote to cut funding for OECY. Immediately following the announcement, organization members and leaders began mounting the “Save OECY Campaign” to encourage community residents and leaders to speak out against the Commission’s recent decision.

“The services that this office provides are invaluable and the loss of them would have a devastating impact on many families in our community,” said Kenya Bradshaw, Executive Director of Memphis Stand for Children.

“Our Commissioners are putting politics before children by jeopardizing more than six million dollars in funding that is being directed to our county to support the critical work of the OECY. If kept operable, this office has greater potential to continue to ensure that the health and safety of all children is protected,” said Bradshaw.

The organization has issued a call to action to its members and the community-at-large to contact Shelby County Commissioners to urge them to vote no during the June 20th meeting where the issue is expected to be revisited; attend the upcoming meeting to show opposition; and encourage others to do the same.

Stand for Children is also also circulating an online petition to display the level of community outrage over the recent decision and support that exists to keep the OECY open. The petition (which currently has over 500 signatures) will be presented to Commissioners on June 20th in an effort to encourage them to reconsider their vote and restore funding for the Shelby County Office of Early Childhood and Youth before a mandate to close the office is issued.

The organization is confident that when Commissioners hear from their constituents, they will acknowledge the community’s concern to save the office and recognize that the services that the OECY provides are severely needed.

“Or at the very least, we hope to show them that our community is listening and we will not forget their poor choices during the next election cycle,” said Bradshaw.

To learn more about Stand for Children, visit www.stand.org.

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BBB June 2011 Events for Businesses

noreply@blogger.com (KWAM Community) — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:18:00 +0000

BBB June 2011 Events for Businesses

RSVP Today for These Great June Events Hosted by Your BBB

TH, June 9: Better Business Bureau/Small Business Chamber Power Lunch

Featuring: Janet T. Cherry, EdD.

Janet Cherry is a training and communication consultant, with an emphasis on customer service and etiquette, adjunct faculty at University of Memphis, a small business owner, writer and SCORE Memphis volunteer.

Topic: Your Image is Showing!

Be recognized - as the individual, professional, and business owner whose clients are eager to work with and build strong relationships. Be Exceptional - through positive image and branding. Building an awareness of positive image through communication and branding tools and techniques is the message of this breakfast session.

Who should attend: Business owners, managers, supervisors and frontline employees

Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm

Place: Better Business Bureau, 3693 Tyndale Drive, Memphis, TN 38125

Fee: Free for BBB Accredited Businesses; $10.00 for guests

**RSVP NOW: http://www.chamberorganizer.com/members/evr/reg_event.php?evid=8046549&orgcode=SBCH

TU, June 21: BBB 2011 Building Better Business Breakfast Series, Session 6

Featuring: Doug Watson, Director of Business Development and Marketing, Lab Four

Topic: Social Media for Businesses – Why Should I Care?

Social media presents a great way for businesses to improve their marketing, but it can be overwhelming at times. Doug will help you understand what’s out there in cyberspace and how to use it. He’ll also cover some of the basic do’s and don’ts of social media marketing.

Who should attend: Business owners, marketing managers, & anyone who wants to know more about social media

Time: 7:30am - 9:00am

Place: Better Business Bureau, 3693 Tyndale Drive, Memphis, TN 38125

Fee: Free for BBB Accredited Businesses; $10.00 for guests

**RSVP NOW: https://memphis.app.bbb.org/secure-event-registration-form

Questions? Contact Nancy Crawford at 901-757-8627 or ncrawford@bbbmidsouth.org

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RELAY FOR LIFE WEEKEND, RIVERKINGS URGE PARTICIPATION

noreply@blogger.com (KWAM Community) — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 19:10:00 +0000

RELAY FOR LIFE WEEKEND, RIVERKINGS URGE PARTICIPATION

May 31st, 2011 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RiverKings Contact: Bob Bakken at 662-253-0158 or bob@riverkings.com

By Sylvia Petty, RiverKings Community Development Assistant

SOUTHAVEN, MS --- It’s that time of year again! Time to support and celebrate cancer survivors and remember the brave battles of those who have gone before at the American Cancer Society’s DeSoto County Relay For Life.

The Mississippi RiverKings invite you to come out to Snowden Grove Park in Southaven Friday, June 3rd anytime between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. for this celebration of life and to support the fight against cancer.

Walkers will be on the track all night long raising cancer awareness and funds for research, carrying on the tradition Dr. Gordy Klatt started in Tacoma, Wash. 26 years ago.

Today, more than 3.5 million people in the United States take part in Relay For Life, and Relay For Life events are held in 19 other countries around the world.

RiverKings staffers along with volunteers as well as members of the RiverKings With A Cause charity club will be there too, selling baked goods and raffling off RiverKings tickets and prizes, from which proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society.

Cancer never sleeps, so come spend the night with us and enjoy a good time helping fight cancer! We would love to have your company as a visitor or as a volunteer! To help out, call 662.342.1755 or email communitydevelopment@riverkings.com.

For more information about the American Cancer Society visit www.cancer.org, and for more information about the DeSoto County Relay For Life event visit www.relayforlife.org/desotoms.

Maddox Hockey, Inc. is a for-profit entity created by the Maddox Foundation as a program-related investment to further the Foundation’s charitable work and promote tourism and economic development in the region, including the viability of the Desoto Civic Center. The RiverKings are supported by the team’s fans, season ticket holders, corporate partners and program-related investments of the Foundation. To find out more about the RiverKings, visit www.riverkings.com.

Helping Memphis Recover After the Floods

noreply@blogger.com (KWAM Community) — Wed, 18 May 2011 19:40:00 +0000

NEWS, PHOTO & INTERVIEW OPS Contact: Mark Stubis

Thursday, May 19 202-677-4227

Mobile: 202-380-8964

Expert tips to keep kids and animals safe available marks@americanhumane.org

via interview and at www.americanhumane.org/memphis

Helping Memphis Recover After the Floods:

Disney TV Star and American Humane Association Hosting Hope Tour to Honor Memphis First Responders, Keep Children and Animals Safe & Bring Cheer, Financial Support and Supplies to Local Shelters

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AHA continues relief work with 10 tips to keep children & animals safe after flood

WHAT: After working on the ground in Memphis for several weeks rescuing animals affected by the floods and reuniting pets with their families, American Humane Association and Disney TV star and AHA National Ambassador Orlando Brown are launching a Hope Tour May 19-20 to honor Memphis’ valiant First Responders, and bring some sorely needed cheer, financial support, and supplies to area shelters, as well as expert tips to keep children and animals safe.

MEDIA

EVENT: On Thursday, May 19 from 9-11 am, AHA is hosting a country ham and biscuits

“Community Heroes Appreciation Breakfast” for Memphis’ valiant First Responders.

This will be followed by afternoon visits to local shelters and distribution of expert tips to help children and animals stay safe and cope after the floods.

WHO: Disney TV Star, musician, and American Humane Association National Ambassador Orlando Brown. Mr. Brown, who has starred in “That’s So Raven” and many other TV shows and films, will favor local heroes and displaced families with a song or two.

President & CEO Robin Ganzert of the 134-year-old charity American Humane Association, whose legendary Red Star Animal Emergency Services™ team traveled 1,000 miles with a convoy of rescue trucks to help Memphis’ animals. She will deliver a grant to a local shelter, visit with families and children, and provide expert tips on keeping children and animals safe

Memphis’ Finest–The city’s police, fire fighters, and other first responders who saved so many lives, both human and animal, through the dark days of the great flood of 2011

WHERE: Outside the 82-foot Red Star Rescue Rig at 1716 Shelby Oaks Drive North, Memphis, TN

WHEN: Thursday, May 19 from 9:00-11:00 am

“Even superheroes need relief and recognition,” said Dr. Robin Ganzert, president and CEO of American Humane Association. “We’ve been working side by side with Memphis’ valiant first responders to save the lives of hundreds of people and animals. Now it’s time to refresh, regroup, and refocus on the task of rebuilding the community physically and emotionally. We’re proud to be a part of a 134-year effort to build safe, healthy, and humane communities for the voiceless and the vulnerable, and especially proud to work with the magnificent men and women who have done so much for the city of Memphis.”

“Memphis was sorely tested by the flood and though she emerged a little muddy, she also emerged victorious,” said Disney TV star and musician Orlando Brown. “As a new national ambassador for American Humane Association, I wanted to do my part to help good Memphis get back up on her feet, and through a song or two, put a spring back in her step. It’s an honor to be here among true heroes and I hope that better days will soon be here.”

RESOURCES & INTERVIEWS: Disney TV star and AHA National Ambassador Orlando Brown, American Humane Association President and CEO Robin Ganzert, PhD, and other members of the volunteer team are available for on-site breakfast interviews Thursday from 9:00-11:00 am, and in studio other times Thursday and part of Friday to provide helpful tips on keeping kids and animals safe, and talk about the challenges in rebuilding a sense of normalcy following this disaster.

** MEMPHIS RESCUE PHOTOS, VIDEOS, STATISTICS, STORIES AND 10 TIPS to keep your children and animals safe and help them cope with the aftermath of the flood are available: www.americanhumane.org/memphis

Background

American Humane Association received a request to deploy in partnership with the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), which received an official request from the Shelby County, Tenn. Office of Preparedness HLS/EMA and the Mayor of Memphis to address the massive flood. The Red Star team in Memphis consisted of 15 staff and volunteers. Their 82-foot-long “Rescue Rig” emergency response vehicle is equipped with a mobile veterinary clinic, crisis supplies, and water rescue craft. A convoy of support vehicles including a 4-wheel-drive pickup and horse trailer accompanied the Rescue Rig to assist in land and water rescues. For more news about the Red Star team’s emergency work during disasters or to support their efforts to help communities and animals in crisis, please go to www.americanhumane.org .

BBB May 2011 Events for Businesses

noreply@blogger.com (KWAM Community) — Tue, 10 May 2011 14:25:00 +0000

BBB May 2011 Events for Businesses

RSVP Today for These Great May Events Hosted by Your BBB

May 12: Better Business Bureau/Small Business Chamber Power Lunch

Featuring: Joyce Margulies, Margulies Employment Law Consulting

Topic: Harassment and Retaliation in the Workplace - Can a compliment lead to a sexual harassment lawsuit? Can you fire someone who complains to you about not being paid properly? How do you avoid trouble when dealing with workplace “troublemakers”? Join us for an interactive discussion led by experienced employment lawyer, Joyce Margulies, to find out the answers to these and other questions. Learn how to recognize the danger signs that may lead to a costly harassment lawsuit.

Who should attend: Business owners, managers, and supervisors

Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm

Place: BBB of the Mid-South, 3693 Tyndale Drive, Memphis, TN 38125

Fee: $15.00 for BBB Accredited Businesses; $20.00 for guests (includes lunch)

*Reservations Required*

**RSVP NOW: https://memphis.app.bbb.org/secure-event-registration-form

May 17: BBB 2011 Building Better Business Breakfast Series, Session 5

Featuring Janet Cherry, Training & Communication Consultant, SCORE Memphis

Topic: Your Brand Is Showing! - Be recognized—as the individual, professional or business owner who clients are eager to work with and build strong relationships. Be Exceptional—through positive image and branding. Building an awareness of positive image through communication and branding tools and techniques is the message of Janet’s presentation.

Who should attend: Anyone concerned with ethical issues in our community, including but not limited to business owners, managers, supervisors and frontline employees

Time: 7:30am - 9:00am

Place: Better Business Bureau, 3693 Tyndale Drive, Memphis, TN 38125

Fee: Free for BBB Accredited Businesses; $10.00 for guests

**RSVP NOW: https://memphis.app.bbb.org/secure-event-registration-form

May 17: Memphis Ethics Council Quarterly Meeting

Featuring: Dr. Chuck Pierce, University of Memphis and Joyce Margulies, Margulies Employment Law

Topic: Managing Human Capital Issues from a Legal and Ethical Perspective

Who should attend: Business owners, managers, supervisors and frontline employees

Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Place: Better Business Bureau, 3693 Tyndale Drive, Memphis, TN 38125

Fee: $15 admission

**RSVP NOW: Contact Judy Bell at judy@inneractiveconsulting.com or 901-757-4434.

Questions? Contact Nancy Crawford at 901-757-8627 or ncrawford@bbbmidsouth.org

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BBB June 2011 Events for Businesses

RELAY FOR LIFE WEEKEND, RIVERKINGS URGE PARTICIPATION

Helping Memphis Recover After the Floods

BBB May 2011 Events for Businesses

Icons in Transformation:
a unique, not-to-be-missed exhibit