God Bless Ghe Child. Second Annual Black Leadership Conference | Governor’s Office Of Black Affairs and The 20th Anniversary of The Governor’s Black Ombudsman and The Governor’s Black Advisory Council September 18th and 19th, 1992 The State Capitol alt Lake City, Utah The negative labels (i.e,"high risk") that people often attach to our youth can demoralize and alienate them. Why should they buy into someone elses definition of who God 9:45 to 10:30: they bless are? the Moderator: Recognize, child Alberta whose Henry, claim, got nurture! his own. President, Salt Lake Chapter, NAACP; James Gillespie, President Ogden Branch, NAACP. "Election Year '92 - The Candidates Speak" to hand. What kind of relationship will key elected officials have with the Black community? This 10:45am to 11:30am: is the chance find out first Introduction of Keynote Speaker: H.C. Massey, Director, Ogden Area Community Action Program Keynote Speaker: Linda Dupont-Johnson, Director of Municipal Services, Mayor's Office, Seattle, Washington. Former Director, Utah Governor's Black Affairs, 1980-83. Topic: "2001 - Social, Implications for Includes 11:30am to 12 noon: Equal question Justice for Office of Political and Economic African Americans." and answer period. All Rev. Janet Swift and Wilbur Reed Roundtable Discussion on Issues and Resolutions. 12 noon to 1:00pm: Lunch - Main Floor, State Capitol. Prepared and served by youth from Clearfield Job Corp. the Introduction of Guest Speaker: Evelyn Ashley, Young Achiever Guest Speaker: Nita Lee, Governor's Black Advisory Achiever Award, 1992. Page Two winner of the Council, Young Sherri People Allsop, Director, Logan With Disabilities. Center, African American school children with disabilities are entitled to a number of benefits. Sherri will explain who is eligible and how to apply for aid. Adult Track: 1:15pm to 3:00pm: General Session (Rooms 303 and 305). Topic: "Identifying Development." Funds For Community Facilitator: James Brown, Host, "New Horizons" public affairs television show. Panel Members: Dr. Carol recognized Kumpfer, authority administering Dave to 4:00pm: "African Proverb Speakers: your tremendous The General Session and Wrap Torch Of - Passing The visions American the Up For Program Friday Wisdom" One: One's work may be finished some day, But one's education, Never!! DUNAS,pere. William Rowel, Actor & Nathan Clayton, Evelyn Ashley, Young Achiever. terrific for Grants Veronica Crandall, Conference Coordinator, VP, Utah Coalition of African American Women. twenties journey. and What the can thrilling you family as we approach the year 2000. and health are changing even as you African Consultant Federal ALEXANDRE Guest of U. Nationally writing and Grochocki, Proverbs Number on Margaret Narrator: African grants. Crittendon, Manager. 3:00pm U men and future. women expect thirties for The world read this express their Entertainer. start yourself you on and your ideas and of work, education print. Hear young thoughts, Page Three "Passing African Proverb The Torch Of Wisdom" Number Two: And Still I Rise, And Rise.... MAYA ANGELOU Guest Speakers: Linda Dupont-Johnson, Shirley Watkins, Personnel Director, University of Utah, Gerod Sawyer, Assist. Dir., Marshall White Center, Ogden. The fantastic forties and fabulous fifties are the decades of coming into your own. You are well seasoned, experienced and hopefully wiser. But many times people experience mid-life crisis. Do you still have the ability to change and adapt? Learn how to be even more effective and how to enjoy the fruits of your labor while making a gracious transition into the new century. African Proverb Number No Three: race can prosper till it learns that there is as much dignity in tilling a field as in writing a poem. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON Guest Speakers: Mrs. Vivian Tucker, Mrs. Ruth Youth: Adrian Hodges, Leon Clayton, Hanisha Yarborough. Massey The super sixties and superb seventies (and beyond!) are times to reflect, relax and still retain your commitment to live life to the fullest. You are a respected elder advising your grandchildren and great grandchildren in a world very different from the one you were born into. You make sure we don't become so short sighted and arrogant that we think we (the younger ones) were the "first" to do everything. We make sure you, our elders, stay current with all the new information and trends among African Americans so that you stay active in the community. us! Who is the voice for God bless the child, before. old age young. same. Page Four the his A part of each of us we have very special We complete the very young and the very old? All of family and his ancestors who came will always needs, the circle, we be a child. When we reach same as when we were very change yet always remain the The characteristics attributed to each age group are by no means limited to that particular group. We are all different. There is over lap, reversed order and paths that are very different from the "norm." Such is life! During this time in our nation's history the most important question is "Can we all get along?" Recognize that love is the answer to this question. It is the most important thing on earth - the only thing that lasts. That is why all of us (the children and and We must when to learn when to act and when not to act, when to speak remain silent. Certain attitudes and actions are carried out whatsoever. honest love This is the in adults) the name of. must understand love but Understanding, expressing and makes us all more complete. a time someone pushing hard us your for determining buttons? If the so, what have no is. basis in experiencing course take love of your personal love real own and life. Is inventory and find out why you react... why you feel pushed. At this time in our nation's history, African American people have come to the banks of a great river. The waters are churning. The mist is heavy. It is for crossing and if to we confusion. see to the Voices are are to other survive. side. Many crying out But, we to tell voices know we must make us what we should to pass are crying out in the pain do though they stand not on the banks of the river. Now is the time to carefully assess who we are and where we are. It is in this spirit that we hold our conference. God bless the child, his family and all his ancestors who came before as we continue of freedom, wisdom and love to each generation. the torch Page Five Reception and 20th Friday Anniversary Evening 7pm - Ball September to lipm - Capitol 18, Rotunda 1992 Donation Requested: $10.00 per person Attire: After Five or Semi-Formal Music: Joe McQueen's Jazz Ensemble 7pm to 7:30pm Evening Program mingle, enjoy 7:30pm: Eat, to Greetings From The Host: Betty O. Sawyer, Director, Governor's Office Of Black 7:45pm: the music. Affairs Introduction of Past Ombudsman and Directors of the Governor's Office of Black Affairs: Donald Cope Bonnie Victor Burley Gordon, Topic: "Then Shauna Graves Betty Sawyer of The Esq. and Now Governor's - A Historical Office of Black provided by Joe Perspective Affairs." Entertainment 73:45pm Guest to 8:00pm: Musicians: Dancing with Ensemble. music McQueen's The Ensemble: Joe McQueen, Tenor Sax; Monica Fronk, Danny Hanks, Drums; Larry Smith, Piano; Linc Hebrew, 8:00pm Presenter: Performers: 8:15pm Performers: 8:30pm Presenter: Speaker: Page Six Mr. Oba Tramel Rita Bankhead's African Nathan and Clayton Daris American Lindgren (Helping Young People Control) "A Tribute To Martin Luther King, Mr. Kenneth Wilder, Chairman, Advisory Council Governor Norman H. Bangerter Jazz Vocalist; Bass Guitar. Dance Troupe. are "HYPC." Jr." Governor's Black Second "God Bless The Annual Black Leadership Governor's Adult Main 9:00am to to 10:30am: Black Track September Auditorium (Behind The 19, Day Two 1992 Building Breakfast Office Bldg. Lobby - Main Floor). General Session (State Office Building Auditoriun, Main Floor). Topic:"Interlocking Circles For strength Family, Church, School, Community." Introduction Marsha Adult - Conference Affairs - State Office State Capitol) Continental (State 9:30am Of Conference Saturday, Floor 9:30am: Office Child..." of Hodges, Guest Speaker: Probation Officer, Juvenile Justice System, Salt Lake President, Utah Adoptions, Inc. City. Guest Speaker: Baptist Church, Vine Rev. Walker, Layton, Utah. True Track: 10:45am to 11:55am: Topic: "Utah's Roundtable - Update African and Future American Plans." Introduction of Guest Speakers: Dr. Forrest Crawford, Professor of Education, Weber Guest Speakers: Betty O. Gerie Grimes, Roundtable. Office Of Major, Dean Fraternity. 12 noon to 1:15pm: Light University. President, Sawyer, Black State Colorado Director, Affairs. Fowler, Teacher Black Governor's Omega Psi Phi Lunch Page Seven 1:30pm to 2:30pm: General State (Main Session Office Floor) - Youth Building Topic: "Supporting Implementing Utah's Roundtable." Moderator: Lenoris Utah Opportunities Guest and Adults. Auditorium The African Cause = American Bush, President, Industrial Commission. Speakers: Gerie Grimes, President, Colorado Roundtable. (Organizational Plan) Black Randy Rowel, Community Development Specialist, Annapolis, Maryland (Implementing the Plan, "Where Do We From Here?" ) 2:30pm to 3:00pm: Youth Rap 3:30pm to 4:45pm: Governor's Suite F, and Jam Session Conference Salt Palace. On — Open Mic Families - Go The Office of Black Affairs, Office of Asian Affairs, Office of Hispanic Affairs and Office of Indian Affairs all share a Slot from agenda. Theme: 3:30 "Walk Coordinator: Narrator: African Guest In to 4:45 on Mattingly Veronica Crandall Community: Reverend France Performers: Rita Bankhead's American Dance Troupe. Page Eight conference Peace" Aida Speaker: the Davis = African Special performances by: Asian Community,Hispanic Community and American Community Native yD Be Page Nine ‘'God Youth In Second Annual Room Bless The Child..." Action Black Conference Leadership Track Conference Friday, September 18, 1992 4112 - State Office Building (behind the State Capitol) 9:00am to 9:30am: Registration Continental Breakfast (Main Floor - State Capitol) 9:30am to 10:45am: Welcome: Kenneth Wilder, Governor's Black Greetings: Opening Betty Gov's Session Chair Advisory Council O. Sawyer, Director Office of Black Affairs - Adults "God Bless The Child..." If you have ever seen and Youth "Roc" on Sunday night television, you've heard the song "God Bless The Child Whose Got His Own," lyrics by great African American blues artist, Billie Holliday and A. Herzog Jr. The lyrics are simple and powerful: "Mama may have and Papa may have, but God Bless the child whose got his own." Our African American youth must "have their own..." sense of self, sense of history, sense of ancestral pride and dignity, sense of belonging. The contributions made by African Americans have made this world a more loving, lively and liveable place! More than ever before the world needs our strength, creativity and spiritual awareness. We must tell our children how much we need them. We need to listen to their ideas, set positive examples and help them to direct their energies. We need to let them know that before they can give something away, they must first recognize and claim it. They must nurture their talent and intelligence, tending to these gifts carefully, watching them grown. It is when they do these things they "have their own." Page Ten This process takes time and effort. The negative labels (i.e,"high risk") that people often attach to our youth can demoralize and alienate them. Why should they buy into someone elses definition of who they are? Recognize, claim, nurture! God 9:45 to 10:30: bless the Moderator: Salt Lake Gillespie, child Alberta Branch, whose Henry, NAACP; President, got his own. President, James Ogden Branch NAACP. "Election Year '92 - The Candidates Speak" What kind of relationship will key elected officials have with the Black community? This is the chance to find out first hand. Youth Track: Concurrent Workshops 11:00 to 11:50am: (Room 4112) Topic: "Motivation Energy!" Facilitator:Kevin :Focused and Organized | Warren, Project Success. Guest Speaker:Korla Woods, Assco.Director, Ethnic Student Affairs, U. of U. Topic: (Room 2112) "Conflict You Need Resolution To Get Facilitator:Wilbur Reed, Justice Department. Guests Speakers: Randy Rowel, Community Specialist, Annapolis, William Rowel, Actor. 12 noon to 1:00pm: - Along." to 2:00pm: Repeat of the 2:05pm to 2:55pm: Topic: "Healthy Facilitator: Guest Barbara of U., Cancer 11:00am Kim U. S. Development Maryland, and Clearfield Capitol). workshops. Habits - Healthy Life." Rehman Speakers: Speller-Brown, National Skills Mediator, Lunch Prepared by youth from Job Corp. (Main Floor - State 1:15pm The Black Nursing Initiative student on U Page Eleven 3:00pm to 4:00pm: General Page Twelve and "African Proverbs Passing The Torch Education For Session is our tomorrow who passport belongs prepare for MALCOLN to it Z to of the the Wrap Wisdom" future, people today. Up Reception and 20th Friday Anniversary Evening - 7pm Ball September to 1ipm - Capitol 18, 1992 Rotunda Donation Requested: $10.00 per person Attire: After Five or Semi-Formal Music: Joe McQueen's Jazz Ensemble 7pm to 73:30pm Evening Program mingle, enjoy 7:30pm: Eat, to Greetings From The Host: Betty O. Sawyer, Director, Governor's Office Of Black 7:45pm: the music. Affairs Introduction of Past Ombudsman and Directors of the Governor's Office of Black Affairs: Donald Bonnie Victor Cope Burley Gordon, Esq. Topic: of The "Then and Now - A Historical Governor's Office of Black Shuana Graves Betty Sawyer Perspective Affairs." Entertainment 73:45pm Guest to 8:00pm: Musicians: Dancing with music provided by Joe Ensemble. The Ensemble: Joe McQueen, Tenor Sax; Monica Fronk, Linc Hebrew, Piano; Larry Smith, Drums; Danny Hanks, 8:00pm Presenter: Performers: 8:15pm Performers: 8:30pm Mr. Oba Tramel Rita Bankhead's African McQueen's Vocalist; Bass Guitar. American Dance Troupe. Nathan Clayton and Daris Lindgren (Helping Young People Control) "A Tribute To Martin Luther King, are "HYPC." Presenter: Mr. Kenneth Speaker: Governor Advisory Wilder, Council Norman H. Chairman, Jazz Jr." Governor's Black Bangerter Page Thirteen "God Youth In Second Annual Bless The Action Black Conference Leadership Saturday, Room 9:00am to 9:30am: Day to 10:30am: Two Track Conference - September 19, 1992 4112 - State Office Building (behind the State Capitol) Continental (State 9:30am Child..." Breakfast Office Bldg. Lobby - Main Floor). General Session - Adults and Youth (State Office Building Auditoriun, Main Floor). Topic: Circles Interlocking For Strength Family, Church, School, Community. Introduction of Guest Speaker: Marsha Hodges, Probation Officer, Juvenile Justice System, Salt Lake City. President, Utah Adoptions Inc. Guest Speaker: Baptist Church, Youth Tracks: 10:45 to 11:55 Topic: "On Rev. Walker, Layton, Utah. The Road To True Vine Success" Your personal style and your ability to relate to other people in your work environment is crucial to your success. This audience participation segment of the program will help you discover who you are, where it is you want to go and how you can get there. (Room 1112) Introduction Derrick of Spencer Guest Speakers: Jean Clack, CEO, Former Regional College Page Fourteen Fund, Guest © Speaker: J. Clack & Associates, Director, United Negro Denver, Co. Youth 12 noon to 1:15pm: Track Light (Room =- Day Two Lunch - Youth 4112) and Various representatives for youth discuss the programs. 22:30pm to 2:30pm: General State (Main Session Office - from organizations benefits of their Youth Building Floor) Adults. Topic: "Supporting Implementing Utah's Roundtable." and Adults. Auditorium The African Cause = American Moderator: Lenoris Bush, President, Utah Opportunities Industrial Commission. Guest Speakers: Gerie Grimes, President, Colorado Roundtable. (Organizational Plan) Black Randy Rowel, Community Development Specialist, Annapolis, Maryland (Implementing the Plan, "Where Do We From Here?'"') 2:30pm to 3:00pm: Youth 3:30pm to 4:45pm: Governor's Suite Rap F, and Jam Session Conference Salt Palace. The Office of Asian Affairs, Black Office On —- Open Mic Families - Go Affairs, Office of of Hispanic Affairs and Office of Indian Affairs all share a slot from 3:30 to 4:45 on the conference agenda. Theme: "Walk Coordinator: Narrator: In Peace" Aida Mattingly Veronica Crandall Page Fifteen Acknowledgments Kitty Stewart Veronica - Crandall Support - and Thank You's staff. Conference Coordinator, Program Writer. Winston White - Photographer. Ira Horton - Photographer Stacey Smith - Graphics Gordon Dew - Artistic African American Art." consultant, owner, proprietor Special Thanks to a host their time, talents and of caring prayers. community supporters "Distinctive who gave of Sponsors Governor Norman Bangerter Governor's Black Advisory Council Wilbur Reed, Regional Mediator, Community Relations Service, Justice Department. Clearfield Job Corp Center Management Training Corporation. Director, John Crosby; Steve Bessinger, Beverly Little students. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Utah State Office of Education Utah African American Roundtable Black Advisory Council Betty Sawyer, Executive Kenneth Wilder, Chair Glenda Langston, Esq. Rev. Leander Rev. Charles James Brown Sandra Adams Joseph Page Sixteen Smith Coates Petty Director Equity Office U.S. and Page Seventeen Acknowledgments Kitty Stewart Veronica - Support Crandall - and Thank You's staff. Conference Coordinator, Program Writer. Winston White - Photographer. Ira Horton - Photographer Stacey Smith - Graphics Gordon Dew - Artistic African American Art." Special their Thanks time, to a talents host and consultant, of caring prayers. owner, proprietor community supporters "Distinctive who gave of Sponsors Governor Norman Bangerter Governor's Black Advisory Council Wilbur Reed, Regional Mediator, Community Relations Service, Justice Department. Clearfield Job Corp Center Management Training Corporation. Director, John Crosby; Steve Bessinger, Beverly Little students. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Utah State Office of Education Utah African American Roundtable Black Advisory Council Betty Sawyer, Executive Kenneth Wilder, Chair Glenda Langston, Esq. Rev. Leander Rev. Charles James Brown Sandra Adams Joseph Page Sixteen Smith Coates Petty Director Equity Office U.S. and Page Seventeen